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What the Constitution says about noncitizens' rights as Trump doubts need for due process

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President Trump has repeatedly questioned the constitutional right to due process.

His attacks come as the courts warn that the administration is exceeding the scope of his authority.

Homeland Security Department says it will pay people $ 1,000 to self-deport if they leave the U.S. Homeland Security will also pay for travel assistance and de-prioritize removal by ICE for those who use the CBP Home app.

Amna Borger : Is it the duty of the presidency to uphold the Constitution , or is that open to interpretation? She says the president has taken the same oath twice, once in 2017 and once just 3.5 months ago .

She says White House deputy chief of staff says due process clause protects citizens, not illegal immigrants.

Borger says the Supreme Court has said it applies to anyone in the United States for more than 100 years .

Vladeck: It's an effort, I think, on the part of both of these sets of individuals to deflect accountability.

He says it seems like the president can't, in the same breath, deny responsibility, defer accountability, when a government in his name is breaking the law.

At some point, the rubber's going to hit the road, he says.

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English

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