How are citizens and noncitizen rights similar in the U.S.?
Both citizens and noncitizens in the U.S. have certain rights guaranteed to them by the Constitution and other laws. These rights include the right to freedom of speech, religion, and assembly, the right to due process of law, the right to equal protection under the law, and the right to be free from discrimination on the basis of race, gender, religion, or national origin.
Additionally, both citizens and noncitizens have the right to access certain government services and benefits, such as public education and emergency medical care. Noncitizens who are lawfully present in the U.S. may also have some additional rights, such as the right to work legally and the right to petition for family members to immigrate to the U.S.
However, there are some rights that are reserved exclusively for U.S. citizens, such as the right to vote in federal elections, the right to serve on a jury, and the right to run for federal office. Noncitizens do not have these rights, even if they are long-term residents of the U.S.