Which of the following correctly summarizes why

noncitizens are protected by the Bill of Rights? (1 point)

a Noncitizens are considered citizens under the language
of the Fourteenth Amendment and have the same rights
as citizens.

b Noncitizens may have green cards that grant them the
same constitutional rights as citizens.

c Noncitizens may have permanent residency that grants
them the same constitutional rights as citizens.

d Noncitizens are considered “people” within the language
of the Constitution and are therefore entitled to the same
constitutional protections as citizens.

1 answer

d Noncitizens are considered “people” within the language
of the Constitution and are therefore entitled to the same
constitutional protections as citizens.