Bulwark Takes Tim Miller: This Judge Wiped The Floor With Trump
Apr 17, 2025
A Reagan-appointed judge delivers a stinging critique of the Trump administration's immigration policies, spotlighting due process violations. The conversation delves into calls for humane immigration treatment and the ethical responsibilities of policy. Additionally, the discussion touches on the unsettling political rhetoric surrounding Trump, its implications for universities, and concerns over anti-Semitism. Notably, there's a focus on the reactions from figures like Senator Lisa Murkowski, who express apprehension about Trump's authoritarian tendencies.
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Conservative Judge Rebukes Trump
- Judge Wilkinson issued a strong rebuke of Trump administration's deportation lacking due process.
- The ruling emphasizes that admitted mistakes must be corrected according to the law.
Due Process and Deportation
- Deporting people without due process violates the American majority's belief.
- The government should not exile individuals abroad without legal recourse or cause.
Anti-Semitism as a Cover Story
- Trump's attacks on universities are not genuinely about combating anti-Semitism.
- Threatening visa bans on foreign students contradicts American academic freedom traditions.