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Why does Mark Alford (r) hate the U.S. Constitution and due process of law?

18 Friday Apr 2025

Posted by Michael Bersin in Congress, Mark Alford, social media

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4th Congressional District, 5th Amendment, Constitution, due process, Fascist pig, former newsreader, human rights, Kilmar Abrego Garcia, Mark Alford, order, right wingnut, that ridiculous hat, United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit

Mark Alford (r) [2023 file photo].

“What distinguishes a concentration camp from a prison (in the modern sense) is that it functions outside of a judicial system. The prisoners are not indicted or convicted of any crime by judicial process.” – U.S. Holocaust Museum, Holocaust Encyclopedia, “Concentration Camps”

“…nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law.” – 5th Amendment, United States Constitution

“Everyone has the right to recognition everywhere as a person before the law.” – Article 6, Universal Declaration of Human Rights – December 10, 1948 (General Assembly resolution 217 A)

“Everyone shall have the right to recognition everywhere as a person before the law.” – Article 16, International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, General Assembly resolution 220A (XXI) of 16 December 1966, entry into force 23 March 1976, entered into force for the United States on September 8, 1992

“…This Constitution, and the laws of the United States which shall be made in pursuance thereof; and all treaties made, or which shall be made, under the authority of the United States, shall be the supreme law of the land….” – Article VI, United States Constitution

Yesterday:

“…It is difficult in some cases to get to the very heart of the matter. But in this case, it is not hard at all. The government is asserting a right to stash away residents of this country in foreign prisons without the semblance of due process that is the foundation of our constitutional order. Further, it claims in essence that because it has rid itself of custody that there is nothing that can be done.

This should be shocking not only to judges, but to the intuitive sense of liberty that Americans far removed from courthouses still hold dear….

….Now the branches come too close to grinding irrevocably against one another in a conflict that promises to diminish both. This is a losing proposition all around. The Judiciary will lose much from the constant intimations of its illegitimacy, to which by dent of custom and detachment we can only sparingly reply. The Executive will lose much from a public perception of its lawlessness and all of its attendant contagions. The Executive may succeed for a time in weakening the courts, but over time history will script the tragic gap between what was and all that might have been, and law in time will sign its epitaph….

….In sum, and for the reasons foregoing, we deny the motion for the stay pending appeal and the writ of mandamus in this case. It is so ordered.” – UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FOURTH CIRCUIT, No. 25-1404 (8:25-cv-00951-PX), KILMAR ARMANDO ABREGO GARCIA v KRISTI NOEM; TODD LYONS; KENNETH GENALO; NIKITA BAKER; PAMELA JO BONDI; MARCO RUBIO (April 17, 2025)

Wednesday from Mark Alford (r):

Mark Alford
[April 16, 2025]
St. Garcia needs to stay in his home country.
[….]

Read the fucking court room now, Mark (r), not the mob.

Some of the responses:

That would be exactly the thing that could be brought up in front of a judge as opposed to alleged on social media (where the truth is optional). Why does my legislator object to the 5th Amendment and the Bill of Rights? It is NOT acceptable for the President to ignore the law, the Constitution, or the Supreme Court. So far the weakest link in our government has turned out to the one the Farmer’s feared would be too strong. We need a Congress with the courage to stand up to a member of their own party.

the constitution applies to everyone regardless of immigration status. There has been no proof of his relationship to any gang.

Funny this, the Fourth Circuit said just that.

I’ve read what the Supreme Court has said. They are responsible for interpreting and applying our laws. So their ruling is the one that matters, not the Attorney General’s.
What the Attorney General says about it is her argument in favor of her position. There will be a counterargument by the other side. Then the Judge will decide who is correct. But in this case, the Supreme Court has ruled. Due process for all.

all people are covered in constitution

Gaslighting much? Welcome to the new America where accusations make you guilty

The court instructed the administration to return him to the US if the plane had already taken off. The administration defied that order. The administration said they had made an error in sending him. The court said to arrange for his return. The administration has not done so. The administration took these plane loads to El Salvador, around 75% have no criminal record. I know you will say they are “illegal” and should be gone. Are you sure? I know the administration has blatantly lied about this young man and that’s what Fox viewers hear. But. Think very carefully about whether you want this to become acceptable in the US. Today it is people who are labeled “illegal” and “gang members” with no verification and no opportunity to defend or explain. They simply need and deserve DUE PROCESS. If they age indeed gang members, or have committed crimes, fine, deport to their home countries. If what we are seeing right now is ok with you, tomorrow will it be US citizens? Will it be your brother? Your sister? Neighbor? You?

Mark Alford If you’re opposed to the 5th and 14th Amendments, there’s a process to change that. If you are willing to blatantly ignore them, the rest of the Amendments are easily ignored, as well.

There is only one true and holy Amendment (April 12, 2025)

1. What crimes was he detained for? Be specific.
2. What gang was it proven he was a member of? The last Federal judge stated there was no evidence to back the claim he was in any gang.
3. Do you understand how courts work and that the higher courts overrule those of the lower courts?
4. Do you support the Constitution and understand Due Process.
I’m not the one in a ‘fantasy world’. I live in the very real world where facts and evidence matter. You are just regurgitating talking points you heard or read without actually reading up into the case.
Ultimately, I don’t care what crimes he may or may not have done. The Constitution guarantees him due process. Period. Stop. End of story.
We either support the law of the land or we do not.
I am on the side of supporting it.

Quit ignoring the fact that the immigration court said he could not be deported to El Salvador! If they wanted to deport him do it the proper way through the court and due process. If the court agreed then deport him to another country. It’s very basic but once again Trump thinks he’s above the law.

Then you need to back to Texas

Oh how very Christian of you! Did you ever read the Constitution? How about the Bill of Rights? Are you familiar with with those? The 100% fact you are ignoring this lets everyone know either 1. You are incompetent and need to resign. 2. You are a Fascist aka Nazi! Fascism is a far right, authoritarian, and ultranationalist political ideology and movement, characterized by a dictatorial leader, centralized autocracy, militarism, forcible suppression of opposition, belief in a natural social hierarchy. You hate democracy and hate the rule of law!

So if all it takes to get a man deported to that prison is DV – can we line them up now? Oh wait, just the ones who are not white? Is that the definition of Trumps “really bad” criminal status??

So you don’t support the Constitution you swore an oath to, Mark?
God hates a liar

Look everyone, Mark is lying.

Mark Alford (r) [2024 file photo].

“Hate Won’t Make Us Great”

10 Monday Feb 2025

Posted by Michael Bersin in Resist

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#resist, dissent, Donald Trump, human rights, immigration, Kansas City, LGBTQIA+ rights, missouri, protest, women's rights

Late Saturday afternoon around 300 individuals gathered at Mill Creek Park along 47th Street to protest, rally, and march in Kansas City, Missouri against the actions of Donald Trump (r) and his administration.

“Hate Won’t Make Us Great”

They’ll do it anyway.

Previously:

Not exactly a fan (February 8, 2025)

“Don’t Tell Me to Calm Down” (February 8, 2025)

“Feed the Poor, Eat the Rich” (February 9, 2025)

“Silence is Violence” (February 9, 2025)

“My parents fought for my future, now I will fight for theirs” (February 10, 2025)

“My parents fought for my future, now I will fight for theirs”

10 Monday Feb 2025

Posted by Michael Bersin in Resist

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#resist, dissent, Donald Trump, human rights, immigration, Kansas City, LGBTQIA+ rights, missouri, protest, Trump administration, women's rights

“My parents fought for my future, now I will fight for theirs!”

Late Saturday afternoon around 300 individuals gathered at Mill Creek Park along 47th Street to protest, rally, and march in Kansas City, Missouri against the actions of Donald Trump (r) and his administration.

“Impeach President Elon”

“They didn’t burn witches, they burned women”

“Unite Against Tyranny”

“Make Nazis Scared Again”
“Who Put These Fugly Losers In Charge?”

“Trump Out, ICE Out”

“Angry Women Will Change The World”

“USAID Saves Lives”
“Musk Rat Must Go!”

“Fascism is Capitalism in Decay”

“Threat Level Orange”
“Eat the Rich”
“Silence is Privilege”

“The Power of the People is Stronger than the People in Power”

There can be joy in the battle.

There can be sorrow.

We are NOT criminals!

The real criminal is in the White House!

We build your houses.

We cut your grass.

We clean your house.

We make America!

#ProudMexican

They are America.

Previously:

Not exactly a fan (February 8, 2025)

“Don’t Tell Me to Calm Down” (February 8, 2025)

“Feed the Poor, Eat the Rich” (February 9, 2025)

“Silence is Violence” (February 9, 2025)

“Silence is Violence”

09 Sunday Feb 2025

Posted by Michael Bersin in Resist

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dissent, education, human rights, immigration, Kansas City, LGBTQIA+ rights, misssouri, protest, The Plaza, Trump administration, women's rights

Late yesterday afternoon around 300 individuals gathered at Mill Creek Park along 47th Street to protest, rally, and march in Kansas City, Missouri against the actions of Donald Trump (r) and his administration.

“Silence is Violence”

“Impeach Him by the Pussy”

“Down with Fascism”

“Some of Those That Hold Office Are the Same That Burn Crosses”

“Stop Pretending Your Racism Is Patriotism”

“America is a Nation of Immigrants”

“No Human Being Is Illegal”

“The Only Minority Harming This Country Is The 1%”

“We Shall Overcomb”

Media interview – Manny Abarca.

We like this sign so much – we had to put it up again:

“Josh Hawley (r) is Still a rat Bastard”

Not a popular guy at this event.

#FDT

“Respect Our Existence Or Expect Our Resistance”

“Equal Rights For Others Doesn’t Mean Less For You – It’s Not Pie”

In the street on the march through the Plaza:

In Mill Creek Park after the march:

Previously:

Not exactly a fan (February 8, 2025)

“Don’t Tell Me to Calm Down” (February 8, 2025)

“Feed the Poor, Eat the Rich” (February 9, 2025)

“Feed the Poor, Eat the Rich”

09 Sunday Feb 2025

Posted by Michael Bersin in Resist

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#resist, dissent, education, human rights, immigration, Kansas City, LGBTQIA+ rights, Mill Creek Park, missouri, protest, The Plaza, Trump administration, women's rights

Late yesterday afternoon around 300 individuals gathered at Mill Creek Park along 47th Street to protest, rally, and march in Kansas City, Missouri against the actions of Donald Trump (r) and his administration.

Along the north side of 47th Street.

“Feed the Poor, Eat the Rich”

“Confederates and Nazis: Fucking Losers”

For those keeping score – no wins, two losses.

“Resist”

“Nobody Elected Elon Musk”

“No human being is illegal”

Driving past the demonstration:

WankPanzer.

“…Welcome to the Revolution”

The Kansas City metro area ABC affiliate covered the demonstration. An interview:

“Immigrants Built America”

“If you wanted teachers to let ICE take our students you shouldn’t have taught us to take a bullet for them”

“Oligarchy equals Tyranny”

The resistance is vocal and growing.

Previously:

Not exactly a fan (February 8, 2025)

“Don’t Tell Me to Calm Down” (February 8, 2025)

There’s that

15 Monday Jun 2020

Posted by Michael Bersin in Claire McCaskill, social media

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civil rights, Claire McCaskill, human rights, It's not pie, Josh Hawley, missouri, social media, Twitter, U.S. Supreme Court

Fo once not all of the news is bad.

Senator Claire McCaskill (D) [2018 file photo].

Today:

Claire McCaskill @clairecmc
For Missourians…let it sink in that conservative members on the U S Supreme Court today did what Republicans in Jefferson City refused to do. They have continually embraced that it was ok in our state to fire someone just because they were gay. No more. Thank goodness.
5:48 PM · Jun 15, 2020

Hey Josh, how’s that “constitutional lawyer” shit working out for you? Just asking.

Josh Hawley (r) [2016 file photo].

Missouri Women United – march in Jefferson City on April 27th

15 Monday Apr 2013

Posted by Michael Bersin in Uncategorized

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equal rights, human rights, Jefferson City, march, missouri, Missouri Women United

A promotional video for the April 27, 2013 Missouri Women United march in Jefferson City:

Join us in support of women’s rights as we march again!

11:00 am Saturday, April 27th, 2013

Meet at the Missouri Secretary of State’s Office in Jefferson City, MO

Previously:

Unite Women Missouri March 4/28/12 – video (May 7, 2012)

Stephen Webber 4/28/2012 Unite Against the War on Women Jefferson City (May 3, 2012)

Rebecca McClanahan 4/28/2012 Unite Against the War on Women Jefferson City (May 1, 2012)

Peggy Cochran 4/28/2012 – Unite Against the War on Women – Jefferson City (May 1, 2012)

Senator Ken Jacob speaks at Unite Against the War on Women in Jefferson City (May 1, 2012)

Missouri – Unite Against the War on Women – Jefferson City march and rally – photos, part 3 (April 29, 2012)

Missouri – Unite Against the War on Women – Jefferson City march and rally – photos, part 2 (April 28, 2012)

Missouri – Unite Against the War on Women – Jefferson City march and rally – photos (April 28, 2012)

Unite Against the War on Women – march and rally in Jefferson City – April 28, 2012 (April 21, 2012)

We Are Women March 4.28.12 – Susan Montee (D) and Courtney Cole (D) (April 19, 2012)

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