Letters from an American April 14, 2025
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Apr 15, 2025 A contentious meeting between the U.S. President and El Salvador's leader highlights a chilling disconnect between serious legal issues and the lighter attitudes of officials. The discussion digs into the extradition of Abrego Garcia, questioning political maneuvers and the impact of deporting U.S. citizens. It also tackles pressing legal issues like government overreach and statelessness, while addressing a troubling attempted arson case, ultimately calling for a societal commitment to combat violence and improve community standards.
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Trump Defies Supreme Court
- Trump met with El Salvador's President, Nayib Bukele, to discuss Kilmar Abrego Garcia's case.
- They defied the Supreme Court's ruling to return Abrego Garcia to the U.S.
Trump's "Brilliant" Strategy
- Trump discussed other countries sending "bad" and "non-productive" people out.
- He called the strategy "brilliant" in a conversation with Elon Musk.
Stateless Zones
- Timothy Snyder compared the administration's actions to Nazi practices.
- He highlighted the creation of stateless zones to circumvent legal processes.