Howdy. I'm new to these parts. By way of introduction, let me say that I was an immigration officer (Border Patrol and Special Agent) for over 30 years.
So I can say with a high degree of certainty (and also with a high degree of regret) that illegal aliens have every constitutional right that you and I do except to vote and hold some public offices and jobs. That includes the right to peaceably assemble to petition the government for redress of grievances. The Constitution confers rights on "people" in the U.S. not just citizens of the U.S.
This particular case stinks, though: As far as I know, the Constitution does not sanction preventive detentions. I agree with the idea of pursuing a suit for false arrest.
APilgrim
Police can arrest someone to protect them from harm too.
Howdy, Pilgrim.
Hey y'all, check out this little story. Can any of you add detail? ;o)
Thank you for posting that, so many people do not realize illegals do have rights in this country.
Thank you also for your service in the Border Patrol.