Main Justice Cruelty Matched with Lawlessness
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Apr 8, 2025 The Supreme Court grapples with the crucial question of due process under the Alien Enemies Act. Concerns arise over the Trump administration's handling of a wrongful deportation case involving Kilmar Abrego Garcia. Spotlighting judicial accountability, the hosts also discuss the impact of a ruling on Trump's January 6 pardons. Additionally, a legal challenge regarding the constitutionality of sweeping tariffs reveals tensions between presidential powers and congressional oversight, sparking important debates on immigration policy and government ethics.
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Wrongful Deportation
- Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a U.S. resident since 2011, was wrongly deported to El Salvador.
- He has a clean record, a U.S. citizen wife, and children, and regularly checked in with ICE.
Cruelty and Lawlessness
- The government's inaction to return Abrego Garcia after acknowledging the mistake reveals cruelty and lawlessness.
- This contrasts with typical government responses where efforts are made to rectify such errors.
Retaliation Against Attorney
- A government lawyer was put on leave for truthfully admitting the deportation error and lack of explanation.
- This highlights a new level of retaliation against attorneys upholding ethical duties.