The Playbook Podcast April 15, 2025: Where is Kilmar Abrego Garcia?
Apr 15, 2025
Kyle Cheney, Senior Legal Affairs Reporter for Politico, joins the discussion to unravel the gripping implications of Kilmar Abrego Garcia's wrongful deportation from Maryland to El Salvador. They explore the tense standoff between the Trump administration and Supreme Court rulings, emphasizing questions about judicial compliance. Additionally, the podcast touches on the political fallout involving Harvard's potential defunding and the broader issues of governance and accountability fueled by this case. Expect an insightful dive into legal complexities and executive tensions!
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Diplomatic Difficulty
- Kilmar Obrego-Garcia's deportation has become a diplomatic problem for Trump and Bukele.
- Both claim they lack the authority to return Garcia, despite a court order.
Shifting Stance
- The White House's changing stance on Garcia's deportation is unusual.
- Initially admitting a mistake, they now claim they might have intentionally deported him despite the court order.
Executive Power vs. Court Order
- The White House argues that the President's authority over foreign affairs supersedes the court's.
- It remains unclear whether the US has any authority over deportees in Salvadoran prisons.