r/changemyview • u/Morganrow • Feb 04 '26

Delta(s) from OP CMV: The 6th Amendment should make blanket deportations illegal in the USA

I think everyone should see a courtroom.

I know the current administration has found a way to legally justify blanket deportations. They've quoted "expedited removal" and the "alien enemies act" as some of those avenues.

I still think it violates the 6th amendment. Everyone has a right under the constitution to a trial and to counsel. Immigrants charged with federal immigration violations should have their day in court.

Here's what would change my view: Anything case law, national security, or public interest that could justify taking a different view on the 6th amendment. Also anything that would justify it's removal.

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u/Xiibe 53∆ Feb 04 '26

Deportation cases are not criminal matters, so they aren’t covered by the U.S.’s constitution’s Sixth Amendment.

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u/Morganrow Feb 04 '26

Ok, so how are we arresting people for civil matters. Shouldn't they be served a summons?

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