Bloomberg News Now June 6, 2025: Abrego Garcia Returned & Charged, SCOTUS Gives DOGE Data Access, More
Jun 7, 2025
This discussion dives into the legal troubles surrounding a deported individual now facing serious immigration charges, shedding light on current enforcement issues. The conversation shifts to recent legal developments, including a controversial alien smuggling indictment. Key highlights include a Supreme Court ruling allowing access to vital Social Security data. The episode also touches on significant economic changes, like college sports compensation and the dynamic trade relationships involving rare earth minerals between the U.S. and China.
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Abrego-Garcia's Smuggling Charges
- Kilmar Abrego-Garcia, deported by the Trump administration, is returned to the U.S. to face felony charges relating to transporting undocumented immigrants.
- A grand jury indicted him for running a full-time human smuggling operation over nine years involving women and children.
Due Process for Non-Citizens
- Non-citizens in the U.S. have constitutional due process rights to learn and respond to charges.
- The court's decision to return Abrego-Garcia for trial upholds this legal protection.
SCOTUS Grants Data Access to Musk Dept
- Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency gained access to sensitive Social Security data by a Supreme Court ruling.
- This data access is meant to enable better decision-making through technology and AI for government efficiency.