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Do your own homework. The whole point is that LPRs do not have the same Constitutional rights as citizens, an LPRs Constitutional rights are limited.
Please, dont think you are my teacher.
The only other "right" listed as applying exclusively to U.S. citizens in the Constitution is the ability to run for federal elective office. Here's a great reference from the Georgetown University Law Center: http://scholarship.law.georgetown.ed...context=facpub
Okay cool thanks for all the info concerning the Green/LPR cards. I really had no idea, though I'm curious again:
What freedoms and limitations are put on holders of a Green/LPR card?
USCIS generally has super-long links now, it is better just to search for the page "USCIS - Rights and Responsibilities of a Permanent Resident" (and allows us to keep more on-topic here; there is also a Legal Immigration section here at City-Data). Don't feel bad, most Americans are not aware of the nuances to immigration unless they have gone through the process for themselves or a loved one. As I am apt to say, the majority of legal immigration originates from a marriage to a U.S. citizen.
This topic shows in particular that many people object to the "M&M's" immigrating - Muslims and Mexicans - and want to change things, even though these groupings immigrate exactly alike others immigrating...
Alright, but is that what the Green Card is? The Residency Card thing? I bring this up because my entire point revolves around someone in the United States getting a Green Card thus having all the freedoms and what have you in the US Constitution since they are an American citizen.
The Constitution of the United States is for the protection of American citizens (well, at least it used to be). Green card holders are subject to the LAWS of the United States. They are not entitled to a US passport nor are they a citizen of the US. Their passport is from the country where they are a citizen. They are for all intents and purposes a guest of the US. They are not allowed to vote (major elections) except in states that allow them to vote in local elections.
The only other "right" listed as applying exclusively to U.S. citizens in the Constitution is the ability to run for federal elective office. Here's a great reference from the Georgetown University Law Center: http://scholarship.law.georgetown.ed...context=facpub
You do realize that your link asserts that LPRs rights are limited and that they are a different "class" as recognized, right? I mean, your link goes on to say that even states can deny them certain public employment.
This is a case of the glass being half empty or half full. Your not telling me anything I dont already know, but you are giving credence to my statements with your link.
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