Bulwark Takes Revealed: Trump’s Deportation Lies and Smears Unravel Fast
Apr 16, 2025
Greg Sargent, a columnist at The Washington Post, dives into the shocking story of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, wrongfully deported by the Trump administration despite dubious evidence linking him to MS-13. He exposes the flawed investigations and the implications for due process in America. Sargent critiques the administration's defiance of the Supreme Court and discusses how political rhetoric impacts immigration policy. The conversation also touches on evolving approaches to immigration under both Trump and Biden, revealing the complexities of public sentiment.
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Flimsy Evidence Behind Deportation
- The Trump administration’s claim linking Kilmar Abrego Garcia to MS-13 is based on flimsy, unreliable evidence by a detective later suspended for misconduct.
- The core evidence includes a doctored jacket and a confidential informant claim unrelated to Garcia’s whereabouts.
Due Process Is Unassailable
- Even overwhelming evidence of gang membership does not override the right to due process in deportation cases.
- Deporting Kilmar Abrego Garcia without proper judicial process is illegal regardless of guilt.
Administration Ignoring Legal Options
- The administration could lawfully bring Garcia back and retry his deportation case rather than ignoring due process.
- They have alternative options under immigration law but refuse to use them, revealing ulterior motives.