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The standard would be any non-U.S. person that breaks any law.  Article one of The Constitution pretty much grants that power.

 

 

First of all, refer to my comment above as far as granting the power to the Federal Government.

 

Second, you must be realistic about it.  Shahid Khan became a citizen in 1991 so the law wouldn't apply to him.  Would somebody get deported because of a speeding ticket?  Probably not.  However, when the rules are tightened up, it makes some people think about what they are doing.

 

Sorry, JIB, that's a pretty terrible standard.

 

I raised the point about Khan to illustrate the problems inherent in deportation for silly reasons.  Imagine the U.S. missing out on Khan because of an overzealous policeman or judge.

 

Now, imagine the U.S. missing out on the NEXT Shahid Khan, or Nikola Tesla, or Andrew Carnegie.  Resident aliens should not have to live with a sword over their heads.  They are productive citizens who deserve equal protection under the law.

 

BTW, did you know naturalized citizens can have their citizenship revoked?  That punishment is reserved for some pretty extreme circumstances, though.

 

I think the standard for deportation of legal residents should begin at the felony level, at the very least.

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