Defending the Defenseless: Why Immigration Is a Constitutional Cause

What do asymmetric warfare, domestic violence, Hannah Arendt, George Washington, and immigration law have in common?More than you might think.In this birthday fundraiser, I explain how my experiences as a Navy SEAL, my work in national security, my time prosecuting domestic violence cases in Washington, D.C., and my career as an immigration attorney all led me to the same conclusion:The defining question of a constitutional republic is not how it exercises power—but how it restrains it.Throughout American history, our greatest leaders have understood that strength is demonstrated not by accumulating power, but by placing principled limits upon it. George Washington’s greatest legacy was not winning the Revolutionary War. It was voluntarily walking away from power.Today, I believe that defending the constitutional rights of immigrants is part of defending that same American tradition.The overwhelming majority of immigrants are not seeking conflict. They are seeking safety, opportunity, and the chance to build peaceful lives. The Constitution exists precisely to ensure that government remains constrained by law when dealing with those who possess the least political power.For my birthday this year, I’m asking you to support the National Immigration Law Center and the work they do defending due process, equal protection, and the rule of law.If this message resonates with you, I hope you’ll consider making a contribution.Donate here:https://www.facebook.com/donate/36580229138258728/Thank you for helping defend those who cannot defend themselves.What does being a Navy SEAL have to do with defending immigrants? More than you might expect. Get full access to The Rule of Law Brief at natecharles.substack.com/subscribe