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Top Trump official Stephen Miller's recent declaration that anyone who "preaches hate for America" will face deportation has ignited alarm online, with critics warning the statement disregards First Amendment protections.

Social media users and legal analysts raised immediate concerns, pointing out that expressing dissent or criticism of the government is protected under the First Amendment. Some worried the administration was veering into authoritarian territory.

The backlash has reignited broader debates over the limits of free speech, especially as civil liberties fall under scrutiny. While immigration enforcement remains a core theme of President Donald Trump's platform, critics are increasingly questioning whether rhetoric like Miller's is a precursor to more aggressive suppression of dissent.

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[–] Kolanaki@pawb.social 9 points 1 week ago

This shit and people like the president, are why we fucking hate this shithole of a country.

[–] ComfyMuffin@lemmy.world 9 points 1 week ago

Laws are only words on paper if no one bothers to enforce it. Even moreso when it comes to constitutions.

[–] technocrit@lemmy.dbzer0.com 9 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (2 children)

This is the part of the story where I'm sent to a camp while the genocidal libs who told me to vote for them do absolutely nothing.

(And no I don't live in a place where my vote matters.)

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[–] Empricorn@feddit.nl 8 points 1 week ago (3 children)

Hello...? ACLU? Journalists? Lawyers?Congresspeople? Senators? It's the 1st Amendment. The very first one! They should be suing this administration and blasting this out every single day. And we all should be calling our representatives every day, marching, and protesting. To start. Our democracy and country is being strangled, and the silence is deafening.

[–] Thedogdrinkscoffee@lemmy.ca 9 points 1 week ago (7 children)

I think we are a little bit past lawsuits and the ACLU. The rule of law is dead. Now there is only action and consequence.

Dems are captured oposition. Best you can hope for now is state seccessions or a military coup/junta. Baring that, you won't believe how bad things are going to get.

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[–] lemmylump@lemmy.world 8 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (4 children)

I'm unable to say what I'd like to say about this, sooooo, I'm just going to recommend a good movie.

It's called Inglorious Bastards, it's a wonderful film.

Also, baseball is a great pass time. 🐻 Go Cubs!

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[–] ProfHillbilly@lemmy.world 8 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Could they deport me to Scotland?

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[–] Treczoks@lemmy.world 8 points 1 week ago (1 children)

"We don't need no first amendment" (with apologies to Pink Floyd)

[–] MunkyNutts@lemmy.world 7 points 1 week ago

"How can you have any rights without the Constitution!? " (still in the Floyd vein)

[–] barneypiccolo@lemm.ee 8 points 1 week ago

This reminds me, i have to sharpen my guillotine.

Republicans hate America and half of Americans.

They will self deport then?

[–] opus86@lemmy.today 7 points 1 week ago (3 children)

After all the stuff Stephen Miller pulled during Trumps first term, I can't believe no one made sure he couldn't do it again. Apparently, I'm an idiot for thinking someone would hold him accountable.

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[–] Kalon@lemmy.world 7 points 1 week ago (1 children)
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[–] rayyy@lemmy.world 7 points 1 week ago

He means anyone who doesn't kiss his ass.

[–] not_IO@lemmy.blahaj.zone 7 points 1 week ago (3 children)

it's just yo scare you into complacency, you can say anything in a speech

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[–] whotookkarl@lemmy.world 7 points 1 week ago

The world would be a better place if Stephen Miller never said or wrote another word. He's more hateful of the Constitution than anyone in the country. He's a white supremacist bigot who is scared of his own shadow, and when cornered by his idiocy in an interview the only thing he knows how to do is fake outrage to dodge.

[–] 1984@lemmy.today 6 points 1 week ago

Primitive mindset, cave men politics.

[–] someguy3@lemmy.world 6 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (2 children)

I've heard a bit about Stephen Miller. He's a real piece of work and unfortunately seems to have the intelligence to follow through on his beliefs.

Two podcasts

[Opening Arguments] There’s Something Deeply Wrong With Stephen Miller (And There Always Has Been) https://podcastaddict.com/opening-arguments/episode/187901295

[The Daily] Stephen Miller’s Return to Power

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