Bloomberg Law SCOTUS Rebukes Trump & Student Visas Revoked
Apr 22, 2025
Join constitutional law expert Michael Dorf, a professor at Cornell Law, as he dissects the Supreme Court's strong rebuke of President Trump regarding immigration issues. Immigration law specialist Leon Fresco reveals the repercussions of the Trump administration's decision to revoke student visas and the effort to expedite asylum cases. The discussion highlights the complexities of these legal battles and their implications for affected individuals, blending legal analysis with the real-life struggles faced by students and asylum seekers.
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SCOTUS Distrusts Trump Administration
- The Supreme Court issued an emergency order without waiting for the government's response, signaling distrust of the Trump administration's compliance.
- Seven justices clearly felt the administration could not be trusted to abide by previous commands.
DOJ Credibility Undermined
- DOJ lawyers' false statements have seriously damaged their credibility in federal courts.
- At the highest levels, the Justice Department aligns with Trump's actions, even when misleading courts.
Trump Admin Skips Due Process
- The Trump administration is not fully complying with court orders and acts in bad faith with the Supreme Court.
- The administration wrongly claims full trials are needed before deportation, despite expedited hearing procedures.