He's a permanent resident. And, you're okay with the de facto suspension of habeas corpus? I've read too much history to agree with your points
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Visa/green card is not really any different. Still have to play by sec of state and other federal department rules as part of the program.
He's a terrorist. He's not some dude on the street. He tried to extort and help a group of violent political operatives and students. That's domestic terrorism.
And yes, I do not believe non citizens get all the same rights while a guest in a country that is not their home. 💯
And no, they shouldn't be holding him for jonteason, he should be deported immediately and status terminated.
This is about recent free speech cases and issues though, not the immigration status and rights of a non citizen.
Might want to brush up on your ConLaw: there's no mention of "citizens" here:
"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances."
I understand your sentiment, but that isn't how a nation of laws works. But perhaps we are no longer a nation of laws
You are correct, however missing a few key distinctions.
If going literal, Congress didn't make a law or throw the guy in jail. The DOJ did.
But courts have ruled of course it applies to states, cities, and lots of other things not just Congress.
The key distinction here is that when not a citizen, rather a visa, green card, etc.. you are required to sign on the dotted line with lots of different stipulations. End dates, status, background info, checkina, tax requirements, and on and on. It isn't about the right to free speech, it is about violating the terms of your stay.
Currently, in this one case, the argument is he lied or didn't disclose his background. I'm not saying that's true or not, FYI.
Citizens are supposed to get their rights not trampled on, others do not have such a guarantee. Hence why deportations are a thing.
We simply cannot allow people from other countries to come here, use speech to drum support, then tear down the nation. That's fucking asinine and the opposite of what we should be encouraging.