Why, America? with Leeja Miller The Constitutional Crisis Has Begun
Mar 17, 2025
Explore the unsettling tactics used by the government to bypass judicial orders, including the wrongful deportation of a doctor and mass removals of Venezuelans. Delve into the alarming consequences of labeling immigrants as threats and the implications of the Alien Enemies Act. The podcast critically examines how these actions threaten due process and represent a constitutional crisis. It also sheds light on fringe legal theories that empower such practices, urging listeners to reflect on their impacts and engage for change.
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Doctor Deported Despite Court Order
- Dr. Rasha Alouia, a doctor and Brown professor, was detained at Logan Airport for 36 hours without a clear reason.
- Despite a judge's order, she was deported to Lebanon, raising due process concerns.
Due Process Under Threat
- ICE's rapid deportation efforts create an environment ripe for due process violations.
- Courts struggle to keep pace, allowing potential abuses.
Venezuelan Immigrants Deported to Mega-Prison
- 261 Venezuelan immigrants were deported to El Salvador's Terrorism Confinement Center, a mega-prison with human rights abuse allegations.
- This occurred despite a court order against it, highlighting further disregard for legal processes.