The Rachel Maddow Show 'They can't hide the ball': Judge cracks the whip on Trump lawyers in deportation case
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Apr 16, 2025 Andrew Bakai, an attorney from Whistleblower Aid, sheds light on the critical deportation case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, emphasizing the judge's demand for accountability from Trump administration lawyers. They discuss alarming allegations of rights violations and the lack of due process surrounding Garcia's deportation. Bakai highlights the growing urgency for transparency and the need for independent investigations into immigration mishandlings, all while exposing potential national security risks linked to government negligence.
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Harvard vs. Trump
- Rachel Maddow discusses Harvard's resistance to Trump's attacks on universities.
- She contrasts this with law firms that conceded, damaging their reputations.
Judge Orders Return of Deported Man
- A judge ordered the Trump administration to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia to the U.S.
- Abrego Garcia was improperly deported and imprisoned in El Salvador.
Authoritarianism and Opacity
- Authoritarian governments utilize opaque governance, hindering public understanding of their actions.
- This includes suppressing the free press and utilizing obscure channels like "Doge."