For the Fourth

At this moment in history, July 4th is a moment to remember that this country was founded on the fundamental principle of equal protection under the law. This encompasses the right to due process, prohibitions against the unlawful detainment of individuals, and protecting people from unreasonable searches and seizures, including arrests and detentions. 

These are fundamental rights guaranteed in the Constitution, extended to citizens and non-citizens alike. Any departure from these values and ideals is a violation of what the Founders intended and what we're supposed to stand for, and serves as a threat to our democracy and our individual rights. It's really not much more complicated than that.