The author of a passage on immigration law discusses the concept of "due process for non-c

A) Non-citizens have no rights

B) The Constitution's due process protections extend to all "persons" within U.S. jurisdiction, not only citizens

C) Only citizens are "persons" under the law

D) Immigration is not regulated by law

Explanation

The 5th and 14th Amendments use "person," not "citizen." Courts have consistently held that non-citizens within U.S. jurisdiction are entitled to due process.

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The author of a passage on immigration law discusses the concept of "due process for non-citizens." The passage argues that:

Explanation