why do people say that we are violating the constitutional rights of illegal immigrants? Don’t the constitutional rights only apply to U.S. citizens??
Often described as a "living document," the Constitution has repeatedly been interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court, federal appeals courts and Congress in order to address the ever-changing needs and demands of the people. While many argue that "We the People of the United States," refers only to…
The Short Answer
Often described as a "living document," the Constitution has repeatedly been interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court, federal appeals courts and Congress in order to address the ever-changing needs and demands of the people. While many argue that "We the People of the United States," refers only to legal citizens, the Supreme Court has consistently disagreed. Edit: far back as 1896, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that: * “The Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution is not confined to the protection of citizens. It says: ’Nor shall any state deprive any person of life, liberty or property without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the law.’ These provisions are universal in their application to all persons within the territorial jurisdiction, without regard to any differences of race, of color, or nationality; and the equal protection of the laws is a pledge of the protection of equal laws.”*
Analysis
Key Concepts: Protection, supreme, court
This explanation focuses on protection, supreme, court and spans 156 words across 6 sentences. At 117% above the average Society explanation (72 words), this is one of the more thorough answers in this category, reflecting the complexity of the underlying question.
What This Answer Covers
The explanation opens with: “Often described as a "living document," the Constitution has repeatedly been interpreted by the U.S.” It then elaboratesultimately building toward a complete picture across 6 connected points.
How This Compares in Society
Ranked #27 of 500 Society questions by answer depth (top 6%). This places it in the comprehensive tier — the top quarter of most thoroughly answered questions. Questions at this depth typically involve multi-faceted topics requiring nuanced explanation.
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Is there a simple explanation for why people say that we are violating the constitutional rights of illegal immigrants? don't the constitutional rights only apply to u.s. citizens?
Often described as a "living document," the Constitution has repeatedly been interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court, federal appeals courts and Congress in order to address the ever-changing needs and demands of the people. While many argue that "We…
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This is one of the most thorough answer at 156 words, ranked #27 of 500 Society questions by depth. The key concepts covered are protection, supreme, court.
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