Resident constitutional rights?

[Tertius 0]

I've tried to find info on this topic but I've run out!

Do permanent resident get constitutional protection? Or is that just for citizens?

[payxibka 10,045]

I've tried to find info on this topic but I've run out!

Do permanent resident get constitutional protection? Or is that just for citizens?

Depends on the country... generally speaking, in the US the constitutional guarantees extend to the "people'.

[Bobby+Umit 161]

I've tried to find info on this topic but I've run out!

Do permanent resident get constitutional protection? Or is that just for citizens?

Did you look at the USCIS site?

Rights and Responsibilities of a Green Card Holder (Permanent Resident)

Your Rights As A Permanent Resident

As a permanent resident (green card holder), you have the right to:

• Live permanently in the United States provided you do not commit any actions that would make you removable under immigration law
• Work in the United States at any legal work of your qualification and choosing. (Please note that some jobs will be limited to U.S. citizens for security reasons)
• Be protected by all laws of the United States, your state of residence and local jurisdictions

Your Responsibilities as a Permanent Resident

As a permanent resident, you are:

• Required to obey all laws of the United States the states, and localities
• Required to file your income tax returns and report your income to the U.S. Internal Revenue Service and state taxing authorities
• Expected to support the democratic form of government and not to change the government through illegal means
• Required, if you are a male age 18 through 25, to register with the Selective Service

For important information about “Maintaining Permanent Residence,” “Voting as a Permanent Resident” and “International Travel as a Permanent Resident” see the links to the left.

Source

[Tertius 0]

Awesome! Thanks