

Trump Official: Admin "Does Not Have Authority To Forcibly Extract" Deported Man
9 snips Apr 15, 2025
James Carville, the legendary Democratic strategist who coined 'it's the economy, stupid,' dives into the heated immigration debates surrounding a man mistakenly deported to El Salvador. He discusses the complicated dynamics between the U.S. government, Supreme Court rulings, and their impact on immigration policy. The conversation also touches on the Trump administration's funding freeze against Harvard University and the broader implications for elite institutions facing government pressures. Carville advocates for reframing the economic narrative amidst these challenges.
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Mistaken Deportation
- The White House mistakenly deported Kilmar Obrego Garcia, a Maryland immigrant, to El Salvador.
- Despite admitting the error, they refuse to return him, potentially defying a Supreme Court ruling.
Supreme Court Ambiguity
- The Supreme Court's order to facilitate Obrego-Garcia's return is ambiguous, creating room for defiance.
- The administration interprets this as a win, highlighting the executive branch's foreign policy control.
Coordinated Deportations
- David Culver reveals coordination between El Salvador and the U.S. regarding deportees.
- El Salvador receives criminal records and data, actively requesting specific individuals.