The Brian Lehrer Show Behind the Trump Administration Scenes on Abrego Garcia
May 1, 2025
Nick Miroff, a staff writer for The Atlantic specializing in immigration, delves into the controversial deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia to a dangerous prison in El Salvador, raising significant due process concerns. He shares insights on the intricate negotiations between the Trump administration and the Salvadoran president. Additionally, Miroff discusses the recent release of Columbia student Mohsen Mahdawi from immigration detention, highlighting the ongoing judicial tensions and the complexities surrounding U.S. immigration law.
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Due Process is a Legal Must
- The Trump administration tries to justify cutting due process based on individuals being perceived as bad people.
- Courts assert that due process and judicial oversight are essential even for those with unsavory backgrounds.
Courts Demand Proof, Due Process
- Expect judicial oversight to act as a check on executive immigration actions.
- Courts require the government to provide evidence and respect due process even in national security claims.
Historic Parallels to McCarthyism
- The recent court ruling compared current immigration enforcement to past historical excesses like McCarthyism.
- This highlights patterns of political targeting of non-citizens for their views and marks an important constitutional test.