The Opinions The Trump Administration Is Disappearing People Like the Soviet Union
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Apr 18, 2025 
Jamelle Bouie, a New York Times Opinion columnist with a knack for historical analysis, joins former attorney David French to discuss significant legal challenges during the Trump administration. They dive into the alarming defiance of a Supreme Court ruling concerning the wrongful deportation of a Maryland man. The conversation highlights the implications for the judicial system, the historical context of legal rights, and the importance of civil protections for all individuals. They advocate for active civic engagement in defending democracy and individual rights.
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Contempt for Rule of Law
- The Trump administration shows blatant contempt for rule of law by deporting Kilmar Abrego Garcia against a court order.
- The action parallels historic disappearances, undermining fundamental legal protections for all people in the U.S.
Bill of Rights Protects All Persons
- The Bill of Rights protects all persons in the U.S., not only citizens.
- Deporting people without due process and abandoning them violates fundamental constitutional protections.
Cruelty as a Tool of Fear
- The Trump administration’s unpredictable cruelty is a tool to instill fear and assert domination.
- This approach undermines cooperative democratic governance and disregards rule of law principles.