Due process rights in immigration cases only apply to U.S. citizens.

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False. Due process rights apply to all persons within U.S. jurisdiction, regardless of citizenship status. The Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments use the word "person," not "citizen," meaning constitutional protections extend to everyone physically present in the United States. While some rights are citizenship-specific (like voting), due process protections including notice, hearings, and legal representation apply to immigrants facing deportation. This principle protects everyone from arbitrary government action.

Due process rights in immigration cases only apply to U.S. citizens.

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