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galleywest20001/17/20251 replyview on HN

The constitution applies to everyone within the borders of the country, not just citizens. Tourists still get due process, can say what they want, cannot be forced to house american soldiers in their hotel, etc.

No idea if this applies to companies, but foreign visitors do get protections.


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ziddoap01/17/2025

>The constitution applies to everyone within the borders of the country

Minor clarification that some parts specify "citizen" (e.g. voting). Others specify "person" or "resident" or the like, which would be anyone within the border.