Meet the Press Meet the Press NOW — April 15
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Apr 15, 2025 Julia Ainsley, NBC News senior homeland security correspondent, discusses the complex case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a man wrongfully deported to El Salvador. Ken Delanian, NBC News justice and intelligence correspondent, highlights the legal and political implications of this situation, including the Trump administration's funding freeze on Harvard. They also touch on the impact of the U.S.-China trade war on local economies and the evolving dynamics within the Democratic Party as new leaders emerge amidst growing political challenges.
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Wrongful Deportation
- Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland man, was mistakenly deported to a notorious prison in El Salvador.
- The Trump administration and El Salvador's president both claim they lack the authority to release him.
Deporting Citizens?
- President Trump suggested deporting U.S. citizens to El Salvador during a meeting with President Bukele.
- Experts say this move is illegal.
Khalil's Case
- Mahmoud Khalil, a former Columbia University student, faces deportation.
- Government lawyers appear to be using unverified tabloid claims in their case against him.