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Stephen Miller, not part of DHS, issues reminder that federal agents can ignore state laws and constitution. (lemmy.world)
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There is a term for when government can break its laws. "Failed Nation'

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[–] Limerance@piefed.social 5 points 4 days ago (2 children)

Do these apply to all people in the USA or only citizens?

[–] yeahiknow3@lemmy.dbzer0.com 31 points 4 days ago

The word “persons” applies to everyone.

[–] dylanmorgan@slrpnk.net 22 points 4 days ago (1 children)

That seems to be a subject of debate but the Supreme Court has ruled in the past that the bill of rights applies to anyone in the US, not just citizens.

[–] saimen@feddit.org 14 points 4 days ago (1 children)

A subject of debate for fascists

[–] dylanmorgan@slrpnk.net 10 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Oh of course. The current SCOTUS has shown they are happy to be a tool for fascism, that’s the only reason they are taking cases that have been considered “settled law” for decades.

[–] ChunkMcHorkle@lemmy.world 1 points 3 days ago

Wasn't it Kavanaugh that swore up and down in confirmation hearings that he'd respect stare decisis and then got in and started breaking it right and left? I can't even remember anymore.