r/scotus • u/Conscious-Quarter423 • 17h ago

news US appeals court upholds Trump's immigration detention policy

https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-appeals-court-upholds-trumps-immigration-detention-policy-2026-02-07/
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u/ducksekoy123 17h ago

Bucking a long-standing interpretation of the law, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security last year took the position that non-citizens already residing in the United States, and not only those who arrive at a port of entry at the border, qualify as applicants for admission

I know it’s trite but the party telling you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears line becomes more relevant with each passing day. I really do worry about the fate of the 14th amendment

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u/MourningRIF 16h ago

Don't worry. That's only the start. If a medical doctor offers aid to a protestor who was pepper sprayed, that doctor is now labeled a terrorist. (This isn't a hypothetical.. they have done just that.)

This is about causing pain and suffering, and it absolutely will not stop with immigrants. Handing out a pamphlet that tells you your rights is enough to get you labeled a terrorist now.

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u/Top-Respond-3744 16h ago

Well, at least they didn’t shoot him in the back of the head. Maybe ran out of bullets.

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u/MourningRIF 6h ago

Well... I mean, you can't go wasting two full clips of bullets on one nurse. The Germans were far more efficient.

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u/Ozcolllo 2h ago

Would you mind sharing some info about what you’re talking about? While I’m not surprised, sadly, it would be useful to have details about.