Which of the following correctly summarizes why noncitizens are protected by the bill of rights? Please choose the correct answer.

A: Noncitizens are considered Citizens under the language of the Fourteenth Amendment and have the same rights as Citizens
B: Noncitizens are considered "People" within the language of the Constitution and are therefore entitled to the same Constitutional protections as citizens.
C: Noncitizens may have permanent residency that grants them the same constitutional rights as citizens.
D: Noncitizens may have green cards that grant them the same constitutional rights as citizens

B: Noncitizens are considered "People" within the language of the Constitution and are therefore entitled to the same Constitutional protections as citizens.