Dear John,
There has been some misinformation about the fundamental right of due process that’s guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution.
I may do TikTok dances from time to time, but I am a lawyer and I know a thing or two about the legal system. I’ve even argued before the Supreme Court.
The 5th Amendment to the Constitution explicitly says “no person shall … be deprived of life, liberty or property, without due process of law.” Simply put, “due process” guarantees that you will not be arbitrarily fined, arrested, or deported — and that you must know the reason officials have targeted you.
You must also have an opportunity to contest those allegations before a neutral third party.
That’s not how it’s currently working in Trump’s America. Masked ICE agents are abducting people directly off the street, detaining them, and shipping them off — sometimes to a foreign prison. Not once were the victims of this tyranny — and it IS tyranny — afforded their right to due process.
Right now, the administration’s targets are immigrants, but history tells us that it won’t stop there. All of us are at risk, whether you’re a citizen or not. That’s why it’s more important than ever to know your rights.
Check out our most recent video and then please share it on social media and with friends and family today.
We need to make sure everyone knows their rights. Due process is a fundamental constitutional protection to ensure that all of us can maintain our life, liberty, and our property — regardless of who we are or where we come from.
Our country was founded on the idea that the government cannot arbitrarily take away your rights and liberties — and that everyone has a right to defend themselves. That really means everyone. The word “person” in the 5th Amendment makes no distinction between citizens and noncitizens.
Please — help me combat misinformation about due process by sharing this video.
Thanks for watching,
Robert Reich
Inequality Media
