I’m Not a Constitutional Scholar” — Jeff Merkley Confronts FBI Director Kash Patel on Due Process
December 24, 2025
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11:06Now PlayingI’m Not a Constitutional Scholar” — Jeff Merkley Confronts FBI Director Kash Patel on Due Process
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as posted by the channelSenator Jeff Merkley confronts FBI Director Kash Patel over due process protections during a tense Senate hearing. When asked whether the Constitution’s Fifth Amendment applies to everyone in the United States, Patel responds, “I’m not a constitutional scholar,” raising serious questions about how federal law enforcement understands and enforces fundamental rights.
This breakdown explains why due process applies to all persons, how Supreme Court precedent addresses immigration and liberty, and why the FBI’s role in protecting constitutional boundaries matters for every American.
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