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Only hours after failing to place his hand on the Bible for his swearing-in, Trump has pushed forward an attempt to rewrite the Constitution with his own interpretation. This is a direct attempt to change the 14th Amendment without congressional approval. The order attempts to reinterpret the language of the amendment, effectively altering its meaning without the formal process of amendment. (Image credit: Walt Handelsman | Copyright 2018 Tribune Content Agency) “All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside .” The phrase in question is “subject to the jurisdiction thereof.” Historically, this part of the amendment has been interpreted to exclude children of foreign diplomats born in the United States, as they are considered under the jurisdiction of their parents’ home country and thus have diplomatic immunity. The Decision in, United States v. Wong Kim Ark (1898), f...

January 4th a Former Wagner Mercenary Group member illegally crossed the boarder in Roma, TX.  Timur Praliev, 31, was detained by U.S. Border Patrol agents and claimed to be from Kazakhstan.  They carried with them $4,000 USD and 60,000 Pesos along with 2 Passports Russian/Kazakhstan along with a drone in his backpack.  They admitted to being a Former Member of the Wagner Group. January 7th he was Sentenced to time served but Remanded to Federal Custody due to Concerns for the Safety of the community.   Timur is Remain in US custody while the nature of his visit is determined. This incident will likely be the justification for an Executive Order for initiating mass deportations once Trump has taken office.  We should not let fear dictate removal of any citizens rights.