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8 US Code 1182

Yes. Courts get to decide whether that law applies to a particular person. They also get to decide whether that law complies with the Constitution.

He can’t deport me because I was born here to American-born citizens.

So you say. I'm sure a lot of illegals say the same. Suppose the President, acting through ICE, doesn't believe you. Should they get to just deport you? Or do you think they should have to prove you are an illegal alien in court first?

Do illegal aliens have the right to due process that you and I enjoy? What does Mexico do with illegal entrants?

Yes, they get to have a fair hearing to determine that they are illegal aliens before being deported. The last I checked, most illegals don't have "Illegal Alien" branded on their foreheads, nor do they always admit to being illegal or even aliens. Someone has to determine whether they are illegal aliens. Such as a judge, after hearing evidence.

Mexico treats illegal entrants like crap. They treat pretty much everyone like crap. They don't have much respect for due process. They have a lot of chutzpah complaining about how we treat illegals. Glad I don't live there. What's your point?

Also, the immigrant in this case was not illegal. He was a permanent legal resident.

“Also, the immigrant in this case was not illegal. He was a permanent legal resident.”

Exactly. The statute in question was about the deportation of otherwise legal aliens who have been convicted of a felony. The Executive Branch does not need to rely upon the authority of such law to deport an illegal alien; illegal aliens are deportable even if they do not commit any crime apart from their illegal entry and/or overstaying.