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The U.S. Constitution was created to protect the rights of citizens. However, some argue that certain judges have twisted the 14th Amendment to extend constitutional protections to foreign nationals. For example, Judge Robart's ruling regarding President Trump's temporary entry ban has been criticised for allowing anyone with a tangential, ephemeral, or hypothetical relationship with foreign nationals to sue on their behalf. This has effectively extended the 14th Amendment to the entire world.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Judges' interpretation of the Constitution | Judges have created 'Etch-a-Sketch' interpretations of the Constitution that threaten citizens' rights and well-being |
| Judges' use of the 14th Amendment | Judges have used the 14th Amendment to extend constitutional protections to foreign nationals, despite the original purpose of the Amendment being to protect the rights of newly freed slaves |
| Judges' interpretation of 'within its jurisdiction' | Judges have interpreted the phrase 'within its jurisdiction' to mean that the 14th Amendment's protection extends to anyone, citizen or stranger, who is subject to the laws of a State |
| Judges' rulings on illegal aliens' rights | Judges have ruled that illegal aliens are 'persons' under the 14th Amendment and are therefore entitled to constitutional protections such as free primary education |
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The 14th Amendment is extended to the entire world
The 14th Amendment to the US Constitution was created to protect the rights of citizens. However, some argue that left-wing judges have twisted and perverted the 14th Amendment to extend constitutional protections to foreign nationals. For example, Judge Robart's ruling regarding President Trump's temporary entry ban has been criticised for allowing anyone with a tangential, ephemeral, or hypothetical relationship with foreign nationals to sue on their behalf. In effect, this extends the 14th Amendment to the entire world.
The original purpose of the 14th Amendment was to protect the rights of newly freed slaves. There was no discussion about protecting illegal aliens or foreigners in other countries. However, liberal judges have argued that illegal aliens are "persons" under the Amendment and are therefore entitled to constitutional protection. This argument has been used to justify rulings such as Plyler vs. Doe, in which the court ruled that illegal alien children are entitled to free primary education.
The use of the phrase "within its jurisdiction" in the 14th Amendment confirms that its protections extend to anyone, citizen or stranger, who is subject to the laws of a State. This has been interpreted to mean that illegal aliens are entitled to equal protection and access to a wide variety of free government services. However, critics argue that if illegal aliens are entitled to equal protection, they should also be able to vote.
By extending the 14th Amendment to foreign nationals, some argue that judges are oppressing citizens and threatening their rights and well-being.
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Foreign nationals can sue the US government
The US Constitution was created to protect the rights of citizens. However, some argue that liberal or left-wing judges have extended constitutional protections to foreign nationals. For example, Judge Robart's ruling regarding President Trump's temporary entry ban has been criticised for allowing anyone with a tangential, ephemeral, or hypothetical relationship with foreign nationals to sue on their behalf. This has the effect of extending the 14th Amendment to the entire world.
The 14th Amendment to the Constitution states, in part: "No state shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; 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 laws".
Liberal judges have interpreted this to mean that illegal aliens are "persons" under the Amendment and entitled to constitutional protection. They argue that the 14th Amendment's protection extends to anyone, citizen or stranger, who is subject to the laws of a State. This interpretation has been criticised as a perversion of the original purpose of the 14th Amendment, which was to protect the rights of newly freed slaves.
The ruling in Plyler vs. Doe, which found that illegal alien children are entitled to free primary education, has been particularly controversial. Critics argue that if illegal aliens are entitled to equal protection, they should also be able to vote.
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Illegal aliens are considered 'persons' under the 14th Amendment
The U.S. Constitution was created to protect the rights of citizens. However, some argue that leftist or liberal judges have created interpretations of the Constitution that have been used to oppress citizens and threaten their rights. For example, Federal district judge James Robart struck down President Trump's entry restrictions from the most chaotic and dangerous countries. The 14th Amendment is often used as the scalpel of choice for the left.
The 14th Amendment to the Constitution states, in part: "No state shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; 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 laws".
Liberal judges have interpreted this to mean that illegal aliens are "persons" under the Amendment and entitled to constitutional protection. The original purpose of the 14th Amendment was to protect the rights of newly freed slaves. There was no discussion about protecting illegal aliens or foreigners in other countries.
In the case of Plyler vs. Doe, the court ruled that illegal alien children are entitled to free primary education because they are considered persons under the Equal Protection Clause even though they are in the country illegally. This opened the door to a wide variety of free government services for illegal aliens.
The interpretation of the 14th Amendment as extending to the children of legal, noncitizens has been criticised as incorrect, according to the text and legislative history of the amendment. Citizenship is not extended to the children of illegal aliens—only permanent, legal residents.
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Illegal aliens are entitled to free government services
The U.S. Constitution was created to protect the rights of citizens. However, some argue that liberal judges have created interpretations of the Constitution that have been used to oppress citizens and threaten their rights and well-being. One example of this is Judge Robart's ruling regarding President Trump's temporary entry ban. Judge Robart may not have found that foreign nationals have standing to sue, but he allows anyone with a tangential, ephemeral, or hypothetical relationship with foreign nationals to sue on their behalf. In effect, the 14th Amendment is extended to the entire world.
The 14th Amendment to the Constitution states, in part: "No state shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; 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 laws". Liberal judges have interpreted the word "person" in the 14th Amendment to include illegal aliens, entitling them to constitutional protection. The original purpose of the 14th Amendment was to protect the rights of newly freed slaves, and there was no discussion about protecting illegal aliens or foreigners in other countries.
In the case of Plyler vs. Doe, the court ruled that illegal alien children are entitled to free primary education because they are considered persons under the Equal Protection Clause even though they are in the country illegally. This has opened the door to a wide variety of free government services for illegal aliens. For example, if illegal aliens are entitled to equal protection, why can't they vote like everyone else?
It is important to note that Judge Robart's ruling regarding President Trump's temporary entry ban still did not apply to foreign nationals outside the United States.
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The US Constitution was created to protect the rights of citizens
The 14th Amendment states, in part: "No state shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; 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 laws". Some argue that liberal judges have interpreted the 14th Amendment to mean that illegal aliens are "persons" entitled to constitutional protection. For example, in Plyler vs. Doe, the court ruled that illegal alien children are entitled to free primary education because they are considered "persons" under the Equal Protection Clause. This has opened the door to a wide variety of free government services for illegal aliens.
Critics argue that these interpretations of the 14th Amendment are a sham and that the original purpose of the Amendment was to protect the rights of newly freed slaves. They argue that the historical record shows no discussion about protecting illegal aliens or foreigners in other countries. By extending constitutional protections to foreign nationals, these judges are, in effect, oppressing citizens and threatening their rights and well-being.
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Frequently asked questions
By using the 14th Amendment to the Constitution, which states: 'No state shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; 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 laws'.
Corrupt judges have interpreted the 14th Amendment to mean that illegal aliens are "persons" under the Amendment and therefore entitled to constitutional protection.
The original purpose of the 14th Amendment was to protect the rights of newly freed slaves.
Corrupt judges have ruled that illegal alien children are entitled to free primary education because they are considered "persons" under the Equal Protection Clause, even though they are in the country illegally.
Corrupt judges have opened the door to a wide variety of free government services for illegal aliens, such as the right to vote.
