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Except in this case, they were just enforcing existing immigration laws.





They were not.

Obama deported millions with relatively little pushback. Because he did not deny anyone due process.

Everybody has a requirement for due process. It's the only constitutional way to prove someone is an illegal alien, or overstayed their welcome, or has a history.

You cannot "enforce existing immigration laws" by ignoring due process, because they are a requirement of existing immigration laws


> Obama deported millions with relatively little pushback. Because he did not deny anyone due process.

This is blatantly inaccurate. Obama administration frequently used expedited removal to deport people without hearings. Don't take my word for it, a simple Google search will serve you well.


existing laws require permits, and don't let them raid elementary schools for minors and courthouses for those going through the legal process. We just "mistakenly" sent a US ciizen to a foreign country to a month, ignoring a 9-0 Supreme court order to delay the process to bring him home.

If this is action you agree with, just say so. But the books do not support this.


There is no law against apprehending illegal aliens in courthouses. It might be a bad idea in terms of optics and public policy but it doesn't appear to be specifically illegal.



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