On with Kara Swisher Trump, Immigration & the Erosion of Due Process
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Apr 22, 2025 
Kara Swisher invites Caitlin Dickerson, Pulitzer Prize-winning immigration writer; Deborah Pearlstein, constitutional law expert; and Maria Hinojosa, esteemed journalist, to discuss immigration's legal landscape. They dive into President Trump's controversial policies, examining their constitutional implications and effects on democracy. The guests share personal migrant stories, reveal alarming trends in deportation practices, and highlight the urgent need for due process. This insightful conversation sheds light on the challenges faced by immigrants and the potential erosion of rights.
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Defiance Threatens Democracy
- The defiance of court orders by the Trump administration signals a dangerous erosion of democratic norms.
- Senator Chris Murphy's red flag about the moment underscores its uniqueness and severity in US history.
Political Targeting Under Immigration Pretext
- The administration uses immigration powers to target people based on political speech, not immigration status.
- This tactic chills free speech and is a threat to constitutional rights beyond immigration.
Quota-Driven Deportation Strategy
- Deportation efforts focus on easily targeted immigrants rather than violent criminals due to flawed quota pressures.
- ICE faces unrealistic deportation quotas, forcing them to go after anyone they can find.