What constitution says?

[sol_sol 31]

A friend of mine was arguing that since American constitution can not ban Spouses and minor children of USC as they are Immediate relatives (IR categories), therefore Trump did not include those categories in proclamations 10014 and 10052. My point was that if this is so then why parents of USC who are also included in IR categories were included. So guys what do you think who was right? Me or my friend?. Or Trump administration who started crack down on legal immigration from day 1. I want to know what is legal basis on this 

[Crazy Cat 42,158]

The Constitution says no such thing.  Your friend is incorrect.   Nowhere, in the US Constitution, does it guarantee entry for all "immediate relatives".  The President of the United States has broad authority regarding which class(s) of aliens can enter the US when he/she determines there could be a threat to US interests.

Edited February 13, 2021 by Lucky Cat

[JeanneAdil 6,610]

Only United States citizens have rights under the  Constitution and the Declaration of Independence unless they are convicted felons

 

When the government has the power to deny legal rights and due process to one ... and public outreach, the ACLU protects the rights and liberties of immigrants.

 

[Boiler 45,981]

Immigration is not a right, well has not been, but a privilege.

[aaron2020 11,651]

Your friend is wrong.  Nothing in the US Constitution provides a right to immigrate to the US.  

The US Constitution gives the US Government sole control of immigration in all aspects.  This means states can't have their own laws on immigrations.  That's it. 

Edited February 12, 2021 by aaron2020

[Diane and Chris 651]

14 hours ago, Boiler said:

Immigration is not a right, well has not been, but a privilege.

So true!  If only others would remember that. 

[HRQX 4,145]

16 hours ago, Lucky Cat said:

(non-citizens)

Actually "aliens" as defined by INA 101(a)(3) is more legally appropriate: "The term "alien" means any person not a citizen or national of the United States."

 

http://joshblackman.com/blog/2013/04/23/alito-calls-out-sotomayor-for-using-term-noncitizen-instead-of-alien/

[Crazy Cat 42,158]

9 hours ago, HRQX said:

Actually "aliens" as defined by INA 101(a)(3) is more legally appropriate: "The term "alien" means any person not a citizen or national of the United States."

 

http://joshblackman.com/blog/2013/04/23/alito-calls-out-sotomayor-for-using-term-noncitizen-instead-of-alien/

You are absolutely correct, Sir..... I have edited my comment...😀

Edited February 13, 2021 by Lucky Cat

[Penguin_ie 5,996]

**** thread locked as a immigration politics question, not a actual Visajourney of someone, and answered adequately by our wonderful members. *****