

Debating Trump's Deportation of Illegal Aliens | The Culture War LIVE Debate
11 snips May 9, 2025
Will Chamberlain, Senior Counsel at the Article 3 Project, teams up with Alex Stein, a lively personality known for his chaotic humor, to dive deep into the thorny issue of deportation under the Trump administration. They engage in a spirited debate about the legality versus morality of deporting illegal immigrants, unpacking complex legal rights and due process implications. With audience interaction and engaging hypotheticals, the discussion oscillates between serious legal analysis and light-hearted banter, reflecting the contentious landscape of immigration policy.
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Illegal Deportation Undermines Law
- An illegal deportation undermines the rule of law and due process.
- Accepting such actions risks endorsing tyranny and fascism, even if done by the government.
Substantive Justice Despite Procedure
- Kilmar Abrego Garcia was found to be an MS-13 gang member, making him ineligible for withholding of removal.
- The threat he claimed had faded, making his deportation substantively just despite procedural errors.
Distinguish Illegal and Unjust Acts
- An illegal act by the government doesn't guarantee justice.
- The legality and justice of deportation should be considered separately, as illegal doesn't always mean unjust.