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Glenn Greenwald: Americans' Liberties Are in Danger

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Apr 24, 2025
Glenn Greenwald, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and civil libertarian, joins the discussion on the alarming erosion of American liberties. He shares insights on the wrongful deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, highlighting executive power overreach and its implications for due process. The conversation challenges the normalization of anti-terrorism labels and scrutinizes the influence of political power on civil freedoms. Greenwald also addresses the chilling climate for free speech on college campuses and the moral responsibilities of leaders in preserving individual rights.
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ANECDOTE

Illegal Deportation of Abrego Garcia

  • Kilmar Abrego Garcia, an immigrant protected from deportation, was illegally sent to a notorious Salvadoran prison.
  • The Trump administration admitted error but conflicted internally about his gang affiliations.
INSIGHT

Due Process Applies to All

  • Due process protects everyone, regardless of guilt or immigration status.
  • The Trump administration ignored court orders, violating constitutional due process by deporting Abrego Garcia.
INSIGHT

Weaponizing the 'Terrorist' Label

  • Labeling people as terrorists or gang members without evidence strips their humanity and undermines civil liberties.
  • The term 'terrorist' is misused to justify lawless executive actions and silence dissent.
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