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.

    • Rhoeri@lemmy.world
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      4 days ago

      Yeah. It sucks, but between the illiterate corp of ignorati that voted for that little pissfart and his pet weasel, and the smug entitled geniuses that somehow sussed that doing nothing is a perfect way to create change…

      We pretty much deserve it at this point. I just wish so many innocent people didn’t have to suffer for it.

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          4 days ago

          The people who refused to vote also deserve it. That means most of us deserves this.

          I also tried to stop it. I not only voted, I traveled hours to a purple state and canvassed. I donated. I constantly agitated at my workplace at the risk of my job.