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How the SCOTUS “Muslim Ban Ruling” Gives the President a Blank Check to Detain American Citizens

July 2, 2018 · by Rise Up Times · in Constitutional Rights, Government/Politics, Racism, Trump presidency · 1 Comment

Supreme Court Gives Any President a Blank Check to Detain American Citizens

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