The Declaration of Independence states, "We hold these truths to be self-evident that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights. The first ten amendments to
the U. S. Constitution guarantee that rights "of the people shall not be violated by the government of the
United States.
1. As these passages in our most fundamental documents refer to "the people and not merely to citizens of
the United States," do you think illegal immigrants should be afforded all the rights and protections by the first
ten amendments to the Constitution? Why or hy not.
2. Are there any of the rights mentioned in the Bill of Rights that you would withhold from an illegal
immigrant ? Why or why not?