DISCUSSIONS
DISCUSSIONS
WEEK 1:
#1
A group of illegal aliens gather together to protest the ratification of a treaty between the U.S with a country rival to their own home country. The group begins a march on Washington. Does the Constitution promote or prohibit this group’s ability to protest? Which parts of the Constitution are involved?
Answers:
Every person in the U.S. has the right to engage in a protest. The protest should be done in a peaceful matter. The constitution protects every person regardless their immigration status. Although undocumented people don’t partake of all the rights granted to United States citizens (vote, etc.), they do enjoy the benefit of the First Amendment that gives them the right of freedom of speech.
I believe that aspects of the constitution that address human rights protect everyone in the United States (US), even those individuals who are here illegally. The 1st, 5th and 14th amendments extend to cover illegal aliens (foreign nationals). So long as the protest is peaceful, there should truly not be an issue, or cause for the immigration status of individuals to arise. Should the protest become violent, or should law enforcement become involved – perhaps indicate the protestors were loitering and they do not leave when told – arrests would probably in turn occur. Even after arrested, the illegal foreign nationals have a right to attorney – though the government does not have to pay for the attorney. The illegal foreign national would also have a right to a trial/hearing. Even though when it is discovered the individual is in the US illegally, they cannot just be deported. A hearing must occur first.
They have a constitutionally protected right to engage in peaceful protest in "traditional public forums" such as streets,sidewalks or parks,but in some cases the government can impose restrictions on this kind of activity by requiring permits.This is constitutional as long as the permit requirements are reasonable and treat all
WEEK 1:
#1
A group of illegal aliens gather together to protest the ratification of a treaty between the U.S with a country rival to their own home country. The group begins a march on Washington. Does the Constitution promote or prohibit this group’s ability to protest? Which parts of the Constitution are involved?
Answers:
Every person in the U.S. has the right to engage in a protest. The protest should be done in a peaceful matter. The constitution protects every person regardless their immigration status. Although undocumented people don’t partake of all the rights granted to United States citizens (vote, etc.), they do enjoy the benefit of the First Amendment that gives them the right of freedom of speech.
I believe that aspects of the constitution that address human rights protect everyone in the United States (US), even those individuals who are here illegally. The 1st, 5th and 14th amendments extend to cover illegal aliens (foreign nationals). So long as the protest is peaceful, there should truly not be an issue, or cause for the immigration status of individuals to arise. Should the protest become violent, or should law enforcement become involved – perhaps indicate the protestors were loitering and they do not leave when told – arrests would probably in turn occur. Even after arrested, the illegal foreign nationals have a right to attorney – though the government does not have to pay for the attorney. The illegal foreign national would also have a right to a trial/hearing. Even though when it is discovered the individual is in the US illegally, they cannot just be deported. A hearing must occur first.
They have a constitutionally protected right to engage in peaceful protest in "traditional public forums" such as streets,sidewalks or parks,but in some cases the government can impose restrictions on this kind of activity by requiring permits.This is constitutional as long as the permit requirements are reasonable and treat all