Mayor Adams says undocumented New Yorkers aren't owed due process, defying Constitution

[Polybius]

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Source: Gothamist

Mayor Eric Adams on Tuesday incorrectly asserted that undocumented immigrants are not entitled the right to due process under the U.S. Constitution, aligning himself with a notion previously expressed by President-elect Donald Trump.

“The Constitution is for Americans,” Adams told reporters at his weekly City Hall press conference. “I’m not a person that snuck into this country. My ancestors have been here for a long time.”

Legal experts disputed Adams’ statement.

“The mayor’s claim has no basis in law,” said Elora Mukherjee, the director of the Immigrant Rights Clinic at Columbia Law School. “The laws set forth in the Constitution generally apply to everyone present in U.S. soil whether or not they are a citizen and regardless of their immigration status.”

Read more: https://gothamist.com/news/mayor-adams-says-undocumented-new-yorkers-arent-owed-due-process-defying-constitution

[Self Esteem]

1. This dude is a real piece of shit.

[HarryM]

4. Please don't insult shit like that.

[Buddyzbuddy]

2. Distraction is the plan.

Say something that touches a nerve so we ignore the elephant in the room. "Who's with me". More us against them crap. Nice try. Now go work on your denials and defense, Adams. The grown ups have real work to do.

[Walleye]

3. Did he take the oath to defend the constitution? If so, he's violating it right now.

[HarryM]

5. I have come to believe that an oath means nothing any more.

Since several violated their oath when they were being questioned about their qualifications for the Supreme Court.
Then there was the First Felon who violated his oath of office each and every day he was in the White House. (and on the golf course)

[OldBaldy1701E]

7. You got that right! (n/t)

[hlthe2b]

6. Still working for that Trump pardon, apparently...

[Omaha Steve]

8. AFTER a review by forum hosts LOCKING

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