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What are Human Rights?
Human rights are rights we have simply because we exist as human beings - they are not granted by any state. These universal rights are inherent to us all, regardless of nationality, sex, national or ethnic origin, color, religion, language, or any other status.
Examples of human rights:
Right to life: Everyone has the right to life, and no one can intentionally take it away.
Freedom of expression: Everyone has the right to speak, be heard, and share ideas without interference.
Freedom from torture: Everyone has the right to be free from torture, inhuman treatment, and slavery.
Right to education: Everyone has the right to receive an education.
Right to a fair trial: Everyone has the right to a fair trial.
Right to privacy: Everyone has the right to privacy.
"As President of the United States, Donald Trump has pledged to enact tough and unjust immigration policies, including mass deportations. Regardless of these promises, there are limits on what he can do because all persons living in the United States, regardless of their immigration status, have certain rights and protections guaranteed by the Constitution. These rights ensure that you do not have to give information to the police or immigration officials who might hurt you and protect you from the illegal invasion of your home by the police or immigration officials. Knowing our rights is how we will protect ourselves and our families."
"As President of the United States, Donald Trump has pledged to enact tough and unjust immigration policies, including mass deportations. Regardless of these promises, there are limits on what he can do because all persons living in the United States, regardless of their immigration status, have certain rights and protections guaranteed by the Constitution. These rights ensure that you do not have to give information to the police or immigration officials who might hurt you and protect you from the illegal invasion of your home by the police or immigration officials. Knowing our rights is how we will protect ourselves and our families."
-CASA
What is The Constitution?
The U. S. Constitution is a set of fundamental rules that define how a country is governed. It is the supreme law of the United States, establishing the structure of the government and the rights of citizens. Written in 1787, ratified in 1788, and in operation since 1789, the United States Constitution is the world's longest surviving written charter of government. With in the Constitution, is the Fourteenth Amendment's Citizenship Clause, it is one of the most important provisions of the Constitution, guaranteeing birthright citizenship. In the United States, birthright citizenship is guaranteed by the Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution. Specifically, it states that "all persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the state wherein they reside." This principle was confirmed by the 1898 Supreme Court case United States v. Wong Kim Ark, which clarified that children born in the U.S. to immigrant parents are citizens, regardless of their parents' immigration status.
What is Immigration?
Immigration is the act of moving to a new country with the intention of living there.
When did immigration to the US become illegal?
1924
The Immigration Act of 1924 established visa requirements and enacted quotas for immigrants from specific countries, especially with low quotas for Southern and Eastern Europeans.
What is Deportation or "Removal"?
It is the legal process of removing a person or group of people from a country.
Is this the first mass deportation in US history?
Donald Trump is not the first president to deport undocumented immigrants in masses. The U.S. has carried out several mass deportation campaigns throughout its history.
Here are some of the most significant:
The Mexican Repatriation (1929–1936)
During the Great Depression, local, state, and federal officials forced or pressured Mexican and Mexican-American families to leave the country, often without due process.
Estimated deportations:
1-2 million people (including U.S. citizens of Mexican descent).
Operation Wetback (1954)
A federal program under President Dwight D. Eisenhower that targeted undocumented Mexican laborers. It involved large-scale military-style roundups and mass deportations, often carried out in inhumane conditions.
Estimated deportations:
1.1 million people.
During the Obama Administration
(2009–2017)
While Obama’s administration prioritized deporting criminals and recent arrivals, it still resulted in record numbers of removals, earning him the nickname "Deporter-in-Chief" among immigrant rights groups.
Estimated deportations:
Over 3 million.
Trump’s First Term Deportations
(2017–2021)
Despite tough rhetoric, deportation numbers under Trump were lower than under Obama, partly due to legal battles and bureaucratic obstacles. However, policies like family separations and aggressive ICE raids made enforcement more visible and controversial.
Estimated deportations:
Approximately 935,000.
What makes this mass deportation different from the others?
The 47th President, Donald Trump's deportation plan is more extreme in scope, enforcement methods, and legal implications compared to previous administrations.
Scale & Speed
It is promised the largest deportation operation in U.S. history, aiming to remove millions of undocumented immigrants in a short period. While past administrations (including Obama’s) conducted large-scale deportations, they were spread out over years and often prioritized criminals.
Military Involvement
Suggested use of the U.S. military, including the National Guard, to assist in deportations, which would be unprecedented in modern U.S. history.
Mass Detentions
His plan includes expanding detention camps and processing centers to house people before deportation, a strategy reminiscent of wartime internment camps.
Local & State Law Enforcement
Unlike previous administrations, Trump plans to push for greater involvement of state and local police in deportation efforts, making every law enforcement agency a potential immigration enforcer.
Legal & Constitutional Challenges
The aggressive approach raises major legal concerns, including due process rights and potential violations of constitutional protections.
Use of Executive Power
His proposals rely heavily on executive orders, potentially bypassing Congress, which differs from past approaches that usually included legislative input or cooperation.
End of Birthright Citizenship
While past presidents have not pursued this, Trump has vowed to challenge birthright citizenship, which would further reshape immigration policy.
What is ICE, HSI, CBP?
What is ICE, HSI, CBP?
ICE, HSI, and CBP are all part of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). ICE is responsible for enforcing immigration and customs laws, HSI is a division of ICE that conducts investigations, and CBP enforces customs and immigration laws at the border.
ICE
Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Enforces immigration and customs laws in the United States, including at the border. They protect the United States from illegal immigration and cross-border crime, identifies and eliminates security vulnerabilities in transportation, infrastructure, economics, and borders
HSI
Homeland Security Investigations
A division of ICE that conducts investigations, safeguards national security by preventing the transfer of sensitive technologies and weapons to adversaries and investigates the illegal manufacture and sale of counterfeit goods.
CBP
Customs and Border Protection
Enforces customs and immigration laws at and near the border, keeps terrorists and their weapons out of the United States and facilitates lawful international travel and trade.
What can we do?
Know your rights!
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