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mahatmakanejeeves

(64,396 posts)
Wed Apr 23, 2025, 07:40 PM 9 hrs ago

Once again, Project 2025 gets it wrong, and its hood ornament, Donald Trump.

RESTORING EQUALITY OF OPPORTUNITY AND MERITOCRACY
Executive Orders
April 23, 2025

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered:
Section 1. Purpose. A bedrock principle of the United States is that all citizens are treated equally under the law.

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What say you, AI?

Google “who has rights in the united states”

AI Overview

In the United States, the U.S. Constitution guarantees certain rights to all persons, regardless of their citizenship status. This includes both citizens and non-citizens, ensuring that everyone benefits from fundamental protections like due process and equal treatment under the law.

Elaboration:
The U.S. Constitution, particularly the Bill of Rights, outlines the rights and freedoms guaranteed to individuals, including:

Due Process:
This principle ensures that the government must follow established legal procedures when restricting or denying a person's rights, including those related to life, liberty, and property.

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The Constitution applies to all persons within the United States, not just citizens, ensuring that everyone has access to these fundamental rights. This principle extends to undocumented immigrants, who are also entitled to certain constitutional protections.
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