Cato Daily Podcast Court Orders and Administration Responses on Illegal Deportations
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Apr 18, 2025 Ilya Somin, B. Kenneth Simon Chair in Constitutional Studies at the Cato Institute, dives into the complexities of deportation policies and their implications. He discusses a pivotal Supreme Court ruling that mandated the return of a Salvadoran man, raising questions about governmental overreach. The conversation highlights the intricate ties between U.S. foreign policy and domestic immigration law, as well as the risks these policies pose to citizens' rights. Somin emphasizes the importance of judicial compliance in the face of administrative actions regarding deportations.
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Supreme Court rebukes illegal deportation
- The Trump administration illegally deported a Salvadoran man to a harsh prison without due process.
- The Supreme Court rejected the administration's claim of no jurisdiction and required facilitation of his return.
Threat to legal recourse for all
- Accepting the administration's position could allow deporting anyone to foreign prisons without legal recourse.
- This threat even extends to U.S. citizens, highlighting the dangers of unchecked executive power.
Demand return rather than negotiating
- The U.S. government can demand the return of deportees held abroad since the foreign custody is at U.S. behest.
- Leaders should issue clear orders to regain custody rather than use foreign policy as a shield.