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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.

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[–] AmidFuror@fedia.io 37 points 23 hours ago (2 children)

We need to ratchet this up, actually. Not just those who hate America. but those who have publicly declared in the last 12 years that America is anything less than great. Citizen or not, if we have record of you declaring America is not great, I want you gone. Start with the ones who said it loudest and to the biggest crowds.

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[–] Kolanaki@pawb.social 8 points 18 hours ago

This shit and people like the president, are why we fucking hate this shithole of a country.

[–] whotookkarl@lemmy.world 6 points 16 hours ago

The world would be a better place if Stephen Miller never said or wrote another word. He's more hateful of the Constitution than anyone in the country. He's a white supremacist bigot who is scared of his own shadow, and when cornered by his idiocy in an interview the only thing he knows how to do is fake outrage to dodge.

Republicans hate America and half of Americans.

They will self deport then?

[–] Asswardbackaddict@lemmy.world 11 points 19 hours ago

Hey, I might be able to become a Canadian refugee. Sweet

[–] Geetnerd@lemmy.world 47 points 1 day ago (4 children)

Don't worry, Neo Goebbels, you'll get yours.

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[–] SabinStargem@lemmy.today 18 points 22 hours ago* (last edited 22 hours ago)

It is time to open up the bullet box. The conservatives are going to attempt imprisoning or killing any North American who doesn't bend the knee.

[–] leaky_shower_thought@feddit.nl 20 points 22 hours ago

There is no hate in 'muh-ri-ca

[–] mx_smith@lemmy.world 14 points 21 hours ago

This kind of speech that Miller is speaking sounds very unamerican to me, so let’s deport him first.

[–] octopus_ink@slrpnk.net 43 points 1 day ago (4 children)

critics are increasingly questioning whether rhetoric like Miller’s is a precursor to more aggressive suppression of dissent.

I dunno folks. we certainly don't have any other examples of Trump policies or behavior that might support this notion. I'm glad they are just "increasingly questioning" it.

Maybe when the concentration camps start showing up on US soil that will be enough.

[–] WoodScientist@sh.itjust.works 24 points 1 day ago

They're not going to be on US soil. There's a reason the Nazis built there's in foreign soil as well. If people are being rounded up into camps, they really have nothing to lose at that point. If you build them on US soil, you legitimately have to worry about crowds of heavily armed Americans showing up to liberate people from them. If you're going to get sent to a camp anyway, you have nothing to lose taking up arms against them. It's a lot more difficult to try and liberate a concentration camp in El Salvador.

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[–] MehBlah@lemmy.world 22 points 23 hours ago

This is my country. I don't hate the country but the trash humans who have grifted their way into power. Just like a nasty shit they to will pass into the sewers.

[–] ssfckdt@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 points 16 hours ago (2 children)

Hi, I hate America, please deport me.

Pretty please?

I'm a citizen, but that shouldn't matter anymore...

[–] Lucky_777@lemmy.world 4 points 15 hours ago (2 children)

Not like they will deport you back to your "country of origin" or some tropical getaway. They will send you to a torture prison to die a slow death. Defend yourself, arm yourself, prepare to die if/when they come, because the alternative is way worse.

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Wish Granted.

You're now in El Salvador

Monkey Paw Curls...

[–] ComfyMuffin@lemmy.world 8 points 19 hours ago

Laws are only words on paper if no one bothers to enforce it. Even moreso when it comes to constitutions.

[–] UncleGrandPa@lemmy.world 2 points 14 hours ago

Well they have abandoned the Constitution

Why would they care?

[–] lemmylump@lemmy.world 8 points 20 hours ago* (last edited 20 hours ago) (4 children)

I'm unable to say what I'd like to say about this, sooooo, I'm just going to recommend a good movie.

It's called Inglorious Bastards, it's a wonderful film.

Also, baseball is a great pass time. 🐻 Go Cubs!

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