When Mario Meza-Rodriguez was five years old, his parents brought him
into the United States illegally. By the time he was an adult, he
managed to get in trouble with the police after getting into a bar fight
two years ago. When the police arrested him, they discovered a .22
caliber pistol in his pocket. ~ Joshua Krause
Even though illegal aliens can’t own
firearms under federal law, Meza-Rodriguez argued in court that charging
him for possessing the pistol would violate his Second Amendment
rights. The court disagreed. He was convicted and deported.
However, the 7th Circuit Court has recently ruled in Mario’s favor,
while also upholding his conviction. They believe that the words “the
people” in the Second Amendment, apply to everyone in the US, including
illegal aliens. (WHAT?)
At the same time though, they believe that his
conviction is still valid since the US government can restrict gun
ownership for known law breakers. Mario’s lawyer is challenging their
decision on the grounds that it contradicts itself.
Their decision is certainly confusing. Obviously, everyone in this country
is supposed to have certain rights regardless of their citizenship
status.
Even if you’re an illegal, you be can’t be imprisoned
indefinitely without trial, you can’t be tortured into a confession, and
you have the right to an attorney (at least you did before 9/11).
Once you’re convicted, you can lose your rights. If you couldn’t
restrict the rights of a known criminal, then you couldn’t punish anyone
for anything. If you ask me, it sounds like the 7th Circuit Court is
trying to establish a new precedent for illegal aliens…
August 29, 2015 – KnowTheLies.com
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