Is the guy who murdered Kate Steinle subject to the jurisdiction of the United States? If not, why is he being held? On what authority?
Is the guy who murdered Mollie Tibbetts subject to the jurisdiction of the United States? If not, on what authority is he being held? In whose courts will his case be heard, and who will have control of his body during that process?
And if Mexico were to apply for a writ of Habeas Corpus for both of these killers, based on lack of jurisdiction, what would you say?
I would say SEND THEM BACK TO MEXICO!!! Let them ROT in a Mexican jail!!!!
Not a good example. If you kill Americans, we will *MAKE* you subject to our jurisdiction, even if you commit your act in a foreign country. Our jurisdiction is world wide in that regard. Hardly a basis for giving someone citizenship.
I am not a lawyer (actually hate the way laws are written full technicalities) but I quoted something on Rep King’s site. Who knows, maybe this is the fruit of the poison tree. If illegal and in the process of committing a crime, certain rights are limited.
The courts restricts constitutional rights of criminals all the the time. The right to own a gun, vote, be near a school, house arrest, etc... Let’s not water it down, they are here illegally, by being here they are in the act of committing a crime.