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[–] chosensilence@pawb.social 65 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Native-born Americans never have to worry about losing their citizenship, no matter what they do.

that is far too confident a statement

[–] ShaggySnacks@lemmy.myserv.one 15 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

They're called Indians for a reason. So we're going to deport them to ..........throws a dart at a map the Indian Ocean.

[–] ZeffSyde@lemmy.world 1 points 1 day ago

But where will the next 25 space x rockets crash?

[–] WrenFeathers@lemmy.world 11 points 1 day ago

Every time I see articles like this, I think:

This was easily avoidable.

[–] nthavoc@lemmy.today 21 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

I'd like to point out a few things in this legal logic bomb here. I'm not a lawyer either but...

  • The administration declared being illegal a crime even though it is a civil matter so they can create this illegal loophole.
  • The article states that that removal of citizenship for criminal charges would allow trial by jury.
  • The current administration is making denaturalization go through civil court to strip defendants of any right to a trial by jury or lawyers if they can't afford one.

However, if all defendants tried in civil court solely on the charge of being here illegally, then they are not a criminal for being illegal by their own definition because they are in civil court. Even if they are being busted for a crime other than being illegal, they still have to go through the criminal court process for denaturalization which is by a trial with jury. I'm going insane trying to follow this cluster fuck of logic. --

[–] SnarkoPolo@lemmy.world 13 points 1 day ago

You think being white and middle class will save you? Bullshit. We're all on the menu.

[–] NatakuNox@lemmy.world 52 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (8 children)

Cuban's and Venezuelan's are the main targets with this. And they overwhelmingly voted for Trump. (because a lot of them are far right refugees that fled Communist dictatorships) They thought a far right government in the US was on their side. FAFO.

[–] j0ester@lemmy.world 21 points 2 days ago (2 children)
[–] jhymesba@lemmy.world 20 points 2 days ago (5 children)

Eeeyep. And my reply to them?

"You did. You absofuckinglutely did. History has proven time and time and time and (four hours later) time again that right-wing dictatorships do EXACTLY what the Shitgibbon's administration is doing. You voted for it. You just hoped it'd happen to the people you didn't like. News flash. They don't like you. So, pack your bags and drop your shorts. The Dildo of Consequences has arrived, and as usual, it is not lubed. Enjoy!!!"

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As a naturalized Venezuelan I wish these MF two in the thoughts and one in the prayers.

[–] TheHighRoad@lemmy.world 5 points 2 days ago (1 children)

This is extra satisfying considering how many of those that fled are actually just evil fascist capitalists. FAFO indeed.

[–] NatakuNox@lemmy.world 4 points 1 day ago

Yup. When people point to the small percentage of Black Americans and Hispanic Americans t that vote republican it's solely because of the American Cuban and American Venezuelan population. They were wishing and hoping they'd at least get to be house slaves. (Historically, house slaves lives were just as brutal as manual labor slaves. The brutality was more sexual and psychological focused.) But the oligarchy doesn't care anymore, if they can get white slaves that's what they'll go with. It's honestly shocking to see poor white Americans faces when they realized they were also expected to work the fields along black Americans ᕕ( ᐛ )ᕗ

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[–] Maeve@kbin.earth 26 points 2 days ago (1 children)

The government can only do this in specific situations. It must prove someone “illegally procured” citizenship by not meeting the requirements, or that they lied or hid important facts during the citizenship process.

Civil suit. Can anyone file a complaint?

[–] Melatonin@lemmy.dbzer0.com 10 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Yes, but they'll deport first. You can appeal from wherever.

[–] Maeve@kbin.earth 7 points 1 day ago

I'm thinking of citizens filing complaints about emerald mine nepo babies and models on genius visas

[–] FreshParsnip@lemmy.ca 113 points 2 days ago (25 children)

I take comfort in knowing that, if I live a normal lifespan, Trump will die in my lifetime. Unfortunately, all the hatred and bigotry won't die with him.

[–] TheHighRoad@lemmy.world 15 points 2 days ago (1 children)

If it isn't Mussolini style I'll be disappointed, I can't lie.

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[–] DrDickHandler@lemmy.world 4 points 1 day ago (1 children)

It's going to get worse as he gets replaced aby a more competent facist.

[–] Legisign@europe.pub 2 points 1 day ago

That was probably one reason why Hitler wasn’t assassinated by the allies. OTOH, the death of Franco (but to old age!) meant the end of fascism in Spain. When a dictator dies, there’s always a chance for better.

[–] J92@lemmy.world 31 points 2 days ago (1 children)

The cultural relief felt when thatcher died was palpable, and I wasn't even alive when she was actively fucking the country.

[–] funkless_eck@sh.itjust.works 13 points 2 days ago

I lived near Brixton, South London. There was an immediate street party.

[–] BrianTheeBiscuiteer@lemmy.world 38 points 2 days ago (3 children)

He's absolutely a figurehead. Dozens of people are lining up to be the face of a much bigger fascist coalition.

[–] samus12345@sh.itjust.works 29 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Nobody else has the ability to be the cult leader that he is. But maybe they'll be entrenched enough that they don't need the cultists' support any more.

[–] makyo@lemmy.world 20 points 2 days ago (7 children)

Plus, hasn't he pretty well decimated the GOP ranks? Any worthy competitor has been exiled or humiliated or both leaving the ranks filled with only sniveling sycophants and uncharismatic bigots.

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I won't be surprised if he is made a religious prophet by certain Christianity sects.

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[–] ArchmageAzor@lemmy.world 10 points 2 days ago (1 children)

I hope you Americans are happy letting these people remain power, happy letting this happen.

[–] Melatonin@lemmy.dbzer0.com 6 points 1 day ago

There are processes in place to deal with this.

What we have is a lack of fortitude.

[–] someguy3@lemmy.world 104 points 3 days ago (33 children)

This is what you voted for protest-non-voters.

People facing denaturalization get no free lawyer, meaning poor defendants often face the government alone. There’s no jury trial — just a judge deciding whether someone deserves to remain American. The burden of proof is lower — “clear and convincing evidence” instead of “beyond a reasonable doubt.” Most important, there’s no time limit, so the government can go back decades to build cases.

[–] kingofras@lemmy.world 9 points 2 days ago

Please stop promoting this line.

There is a growing mountain of evidence people did vote. Votes weren’t counted. Overseas ballots never arrived.

This line of commenting validates the election for them.

He’s a cheater. He cheated in 3 elections. 1st one was too obvious 2nd one too many people voted against him to make the cheat work, making him think that the other side rigged it 3rd one was the smoothest fix ever with Elon money and know-how.

If you’ve wondered why everything looks like a coup since he got in, perhaps it is because it is one.

https://lemmy.world/post/31401705

https://youtu.be/AaKFx5rxdmA

https://smartelections.us/

https://electiontruthalliance.org/

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[–] givesomefucks@lemmy.world 79 points 3 days ago (4 children)

For most of American history, taking away citizenship has been rare. But it increased dramatically during the 1940s and 1950s during the Red Scare period characterized by intense suspicion of communism. The United States government targeted people it thought were communists or Nazi supporters. Between 1907 and 1967, over 22,000 Americans lost their citizenship this way.

This is why it's not good enough to simply stop doing horrible shit...

We need to change the laws to prevent future admins from abusing them

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[–] reddig33@lemmy.world 51 points 3 days ago (5 children)

I wasn’t aware that “denaturalizing” was an actual thing. Is this something with legal precedent, or just something Stephen Miller has made up.

[–] LifeInMultipleChoice@lemmy.world 55 points 3 days ago (5 children)

Basically, can you afford a court case against the U.S. Government to prove you never made a mistake on paperwork, or someone translating for you didn't make a mistake. Was anything missing from your report you gave 20 years ago when you didn't speak English and they said include the following?

The thing that blows me away is why... It's just money being blown from our taxes, to deport people who pay taxes... In a time period they claim we need higher birth numbers because capitalism demands growth and population growth makes that easier to support the social programs we have left

[–] P1nkman@lemmy.world 32 points 3 days ago

It's all about power over people, so they can enrich themselves. They want slaves.

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