Larsen warns US citizens could be next to have their rights trampled

Bellingham, WALocal News

U. S. Rep. Rick Larsen has voiced significant concerns regarding the Trump administration's immigration policies, alleging they are misdirected and unjustly target lawful residents rather than violent criminals. Recent ICE raids, such as the arrest of 37 workers at a roofing company, exemplify this troubling trend.

Larsen warns that U. S. citizens who oppose the administration could also face rights infringements, stating, "We should all be concerned that he [Trump] will start to target citizens who disagree with him politically. " Trump's controversial proposal to deport American citizens convicted of serious crimes raises critical legal and ethical questions about due process. Legal experts clarify that U.

S. citizens cannot be deported, although there have been erroneous deportations in the past. The Constitution protects both citizens and noncitizens, ensuring rights like due process and legal representation. Larsen is taking action, co-sponsoring legislation aimed at providing pathways to citizenship for undocumented immigrants brought to the U. S.

as children, and advocating against the expansion of the immigration detention system. He is also supporting Washington state's case defending birthright citizenship, showcasing his commitment to safeguarding rights for all individuals in the U. S.

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