Are tourists protected by the Bill of Rights?
Are tourists protected by the Bill of Rights? Do all people in the US, whether a citizen or not, have constitutional rights and protection? According to the 14th Amendment “all persons” within the jurisdiction of a state are afforded equal protection of the laws. This allows for no distinction to be made between citizen and non-citizen.
Does the Bill of Rights protect visitors?
Most visitors to the US have the same protections as citizens, but they do not have the same rights as citizens. Protections include protection from abuse and domestic violence, the right to a fair wage, protection from sex trafficking, protection from discrimination, and more.