Lankford: Illegal Immigrants Should Get Due Process
- Senator James Lankford stated on CNN that illegal immigrants should receive due process hearings before deportation, but not jury trials.
- The discussion arises amid President Trump's pledge to deport millions illegally in the U.S. And disputes over how due process applies to noncitizens.
- Legal experts explain that all persons, including noncitizens, have constitutional due process rights, though procedures differ between criminal prosecution and deportation cases.
- Trump and his allies argue the current due process slows deportations and propose limiting legal reviews, while courts have required reasonable notice and time to challenge removals.
- This ongoing conflict suggests deportation policy must balance the administration's goals with constitutional mandates, keeping due process protections central regardless of immigration status.
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GUEST OPINION: Right to due process is crucial for everyone
On April 26, 2025, various government agencies raided an underground nightclub in Colorado Springs. While there were about 200 people at the nightclub, we have only heard about the detainment of the 114 allegedly undocumented individuals in the club. It…
RINO Turncoat Betrays Trump, Calls For More "Due Process" Protections For Illegal Aliens - The American Tribune.com
Speaking during an appearance on CNN’s “The Arena,” Senator James Lankford (R-OK) went on the attack against President Donald Trump and declared that more “due process” protections are needed for illegal aliens as ICE and DHS try to deport them, something that could mean significant delays in dealing with the massive illegal immigration problem, given the scale involved. As background, much of the “due process” freakout has occurred in the wake …
ThePatriotLight - Deep Red State Senator Raked Over The Coals For Undermining Trump On CNN
ThePatriotLight - Senator James Lankford (R-OK) is facing fierce backlash from conservatives after appearing on CNN and appearing to contradict President Donald Trump’s tough stance on illegal immigration and due process for non-citizens. Lankford, who represents Oklahoma — the state that voted more Republican than any other in the 2024 presidential election — seemed to question the urgency and scale of Trump’s planned deportation agenda. The Ok…
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