Seems like Politcal discourse has devolved into correct or incorrect stances resulting in an Insanely toxic atmo. Id much rather approach the issues from an objective, data grounded, Foundation. When we agree on the facts of an issue we can then work toward a solution and more accurately project the long term consequences of the solution implemented.
Seeing as the topic is the executive order dealing with immigration, it seems like it breaks this law
8 USC 1152: Numerical limitations on individual foreign states
From Title 8-ALIENS AND NATIONALITY
CHAPTER 12-IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY
SUBCHAPTER II-IMMIGRATION
Part I-Selection System
§1152. Numerical limitations on individual foreign states
(a) Per country level
(1) Nondiscrimination
(A) Except as specifically provided in paragraph (2) and in sections 1101(a)(27), 1151(b)(2)(A)(i), and 1153 of this title, no person shall receive any preference or priority or be discriminated against in the issuance of an immigrant visa because of the person's race, sex, nationality, place of birth, or place of residence.
(B) Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to limit the authority of the Secretary of State to determine the procedures for the processing of immigrant visa applications or the locations where such applications will be processed.
However upon further digging into the United States Code, the President as the head of the executive branch has hat loads of power. It would also be a fallacy to extend laws of a sovereign nation over people who arent afforded equal rights under the laws of said nation...I should probably look up the extent of coverage we give to people with visas and refugees/people seeking asylum.
Also note, and im sorry Im not fact sourcing this, the article in the 196x Covention clearly defining it being internationally illegal to turn away refugees facing persecution in their country of orgin.
Personally if the Republic doesn't fail, fracture, or fuck up royally while im alive, life will have been pretty sweet indeed.
In anycase I recommend observing the 2ND amendment if you are able. Just in case civil unrest leads to civil war. Sorry if I repeated anything, I generally skip over people shit talking one another and nonsense as rule.
Originally Posted by movinpeices
There is another statute which already permits the President to restrict immigration to any group he desires. The authority already exists. I apologize I do not know the statute, or where it lies, but it is there.
Litigants challenging their denials of entry are limited so far to Resident Aliens who were seeking to re-enter and were denied entry. I think they might have cases. But as for other citizens of the countries banned, which are the subjects of the protesters, they have no case.
The law is clear.
Originally Posted by lustylad
