In your opinion, illegal immigrants have Civil and Constitutional rights?

Question

Elavorate a little if you do not think so.

Thank you for overseen my typo.

I thought our Civil and Constitutional rights were not exclusively for US Citizens.

Do other peope that brakes the law have ANY rights.

Answer 1

I know for a fact that they should be treated like just like everyone else in this world. Just like you and me. They're people. They eat, they breath, they have dreams. At one point in your life, you've done some illegal as well. Whether it was some petty crime, or something worth being incarcerated for. Should they be punished for doing something illegal? Yes. But that doesn't mean that they should be treated like animals.

Answer 2

In my opinion... hmmm.
I would say that yes they should have most of the same rights - both civil and constitutional - because they are here in this country. Wether they are here illegal or not is a different topic totally. The fact that they are here is what counts for this question. Most people here are saying no because they aren't citizens... well if someone who came here on a visitors visa - although they are here legally, they are not a citizen they are still entitled to many of the same constitutional rights. Obviously voting for example isn't a right that they have - but when a person is here, they are under the same protection and what not as everyone else.

Answer 3

Citizens of this nation are entitled to Constitutional rights, and Civil rights. In order for a citizen of another nation to have rights in a Nation they are not citizens of, they must go through a Naturalization process.

Example: Try going to Mexico and starting a business, or even getting a job there. It is also very difficult to own property in Mexico if you are from another Nation.

First and for most, there are plenty of American citizens that need jobs that pay a decent living wage. American families do not pile up their Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, and friends, all under one roof, so they can each pay 75.00 a month toward their rent. The quality of life isn't good. And no person that has a heart should allow slum lords to get away with that.

I understand we are all humans, and we all bleed red. But we are a Sovereign Nation with our own laws, and customs. To endorse illegal immigration is to endorse Slave Labor. Who in their right mind would support Slave Labor.

They do not have rights until they get in line like the rest of the immigrants who come here legally.

Answer 4

I am not sure how to elavorate (sorry couldn't resist at the typo) but I will elaborate a little. I don't feel they have the same Civil and/or Constitutional rights that I or any legal citizen with have because they are not legal citizens. Its really that simple for me. I feel that have human rights being that they are human - but those do not raise to the level of a legalized citizen.

With Respects!!!

Answer 5

It's not my opinion, it's fact. I will elaborate slightly.

The very definition of the word "Civil" is, "of, pertaining to, or consisting of citizens"...therefore, only citizens can have Civil rights. Everyone who is a citizen of the U.S., but no one who is not, is guaranteed these rights.

Additionally, those of us who are not felons, are also protected under the Constitution. This document is written by and for "We, the people of the United States"...It is only for us, not other countries.

Illegal immigrants to the U.S. are, however, covered by the civil and constitutional rights from the country where they maintain citizenship.

Human rights are another question, and we all have these.

Answer 6

Yes they have rights: The right to remain silent if they are found to be here illegally, they have the right to an attorney, are presummed innocent until found guilty, the right to a fair and speedy trial and the right to be imprisoned, fined and deported for other crime they may have committed on United States soil. They have the right to be treated humanely and equally as any other law breaker that violates the exsisting civil/criminal/laws and on immigration.

Americans that violate the law of the land are entitled to the same thing, if they are suspected of committing a crime. That is equal treatment under the law.

Answer 7

Not constitutional rights. They have human rights like anybody else. For example, they won't be killed, mistreated, or deny any life-saving medical services. For children, especially, because they're innocent of their parent's crimes. We can't deny them medical services or educational services. I'm against illegal immigration and is a serious issue. However, the complete dehumanization of person by taking away their human rights is wrong.

Answer 8

What is it you don't understand about the word "illegal"? Personally, I do not believe illegals should have any civil and/or constitutional rights. Civil and Constitutional rights should apply only to legal immigrants and citizens of the United States, also babies born in the U.S. from illegal immigrants should not be afforded automatic U.S. citizenship.

Answer 9

sort of. they dont belong here. if they're illegal immigrants then they are breaking the law. those that break the law forfit most of their rights, however im sure that if they are caught they wouldnt get beaten up and sent back to where they came from they could get a court case, they'd also probably be able to "plead the fifth", of use the 5th amendment in the constitution to not answer a question in their court case.

Answer 10

You may not think so but there are many advocacy groups,including the Catholic Church who do. I personally am pro-human rights. I do not want to see them enslaved,dying while crossing the border in a too crowded tractor trailer truck,exploited by "Corporate America." Many confuse this as being pro-illegal. I am pro-human being ! As far as the immigration part of it goes, I much rather they come legally because they are spoiling it for those who are trying to come legally. Their lives would not be at risk either.

Answer 11

In their own country if it their law then yes -
illegally in the country, such as Germany, Japan, New Zealand , Australia, United States - NO.

Follow the rules, wait your turn and come legally and the United States welcomes you.
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We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.

We the people of the USA not we the people of the world.......