On the recordMay 21, 2013
I understand that certain members on the other side of the aisle wish to make some kind of point that citizenship conveys Constitutional rights that non-citizens don't have.
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congress.govI understand that certain members on the other side of the aisle wish to make some kind of point that citizenship conveys Constitutional rights that non-citizens don't have.
Grayson addresses the debate over constitutional rights for citizens versus non-citizens.
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