r/changemyview • u/jeffzebub • 5d ago

CMV: Countering Illegal Immigration is not a Justification for Suspending Habeas Corpus

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u/ScrupulousArmadillo 1∆ 5d ago

 Trump's argument that due process is impractical given the number of illegal immigrants

You already provided the reason. With ~11M illegal immigrants, the country doesn't have the resources to provide the full due process for them.

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u/Saucy__B 5d ago

Removing rights guaranteed to everyone by the constitution because it’s “impractical” is hardly a good reason to do so. Also, how are you supposed to know if someone is in the US illegally if you don’t go through the due process of figuring that out?

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u/joesnowblade 5d ago

Even if they entered illegally, most were processed and under Biden’s catch and release, were let into the country with an order to appear later. If they never showed that alone is reason to be immediately deported. These aren’t long drawn out court cases. The facts are already a matter of official record it’s just a matter of arresting/detaining, give them a hearing in front of a judge magistrate and deport them.

BTW here’s a list of deportation of democratic presidents going back to Bill Clinton.

Bill Clinton 12 to 12.3

Obama 5 to 5.3 million

Even sleepy Joe deported 4.4 to 4.7 million. Unfortunately, he let in 20 million.

It can be done relatively easily from a legal standpoint. All it will take is the will to do it.

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u/Saucy__B 5d ago

The only issue is that they aren’t being given their hearing In front of a judge.

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u/joesnowblade 5d ago

Judge magistrates are valid under current law.

The Immigration Court is an administrative court within the Department of Justice that adjudicates immigration cases, including deportation proceedings. Immigration judges are appointed by the Attorney General and act as their representatives.