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It is worth noting that the Constitution itself states (interpreted as stating) that Constitutional rights only apply to US nationals/citizens (which the Consti
by Dalewyn 2y ago
It is worth noting that the Constitution itself states (interpreted as stating) that Constitutional rights only apply to US nationals/citizens (which the Constitution derives powers from) and only those residing within US sovereign jurisdiction.[1][2]
So you are correct, except this was decided at literally the most fundamental level of US governance instead of on Capitol Hill.
Obligatory IANAL.
[1]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Preamble_to_the_United_States_Constitution#People_of_the_United_States https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Preamble_to_the_United_States_...
[2]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Preamble_to_the_United_States_Constitution#Where_the_Constitution_is_legally_effective https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Preamble_to_the_United_States_...