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Apr 3, 2023 at 6:43 comment added phoog @ToddWilcox "almost all are granted for all people": and a cursory glance at the fifth amendment suffices to determine where it falls in that regard: the first two words are "no person." The question betrays a lack of research.
Aug 12, 2022 at 5:43 comment added Michael In case you're looking for further reading: There has been exhaustive case law with regards to which constitutional rights apply exclusively to citizens, vs which apply to citizens and legal residents, vs which apply to any persons within the United States.
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Aug 11, 2022 at 22:05 comment added Todd Wilcox @Greendrake Not all rights granted by the US constitution apply to non-citizens. Almost all are granted for all people, but not 100%.
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Aug 11, 2022 at 12:31 comment added John Bollinger Are you supposing that some authority is attempting to compel Bob to testify about the crime he witnessed? As opposed to that he would like to testify without reaping the consequences of self-incrimination? Because the 5A does not protect Bob if he in fact does self-incriminate, but he might be able to obtain (in advance) immunity from prosecution in exchange for his testimony.
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Aug 10, 2022 at 23:11 comment added Greendrake What makes you think that the fifth might be only applying to US citizens?
Aug 10, 2022 at 22:49 answer added ohwilleke timeline score: 29
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