Ilya Somin

Adam Cox, a law professor at NYU and expert in immigration law, teams up with Ilya Somin, a constitutional studies professor at George Mason University. They dive into the Trump administration's controversial use of the Alien Enemies Act for deportations, analyzing its historical context and legal implications. The discussion touches on due process, free speech rights, and the definition of 'invasion' within immigration law. They raise concerns over the intersection of political expression and deportation, questioning the administration's approach toward immigrant activists.

Ilya Somin, a law professor at George Mason University and expert in constitutional studies, discusses Donald Trump’s recent defiance of a court order regarding the deportation of Venezuelan migrants. He explores the implications of invoking the Alien Enemies Act and the potential constitutional crisis this creates. Somin highlights the troubling rhetoric surrounding migrant treatment and the swift legal challenges to Trump’s actions. The conversation raises serious questions about judicial authority and the future of the rule of law in America.

Ilya Somin, the B. Kenneth Simon Chair in Constitutional Studies at the Cato Institute and an expert in constitutional law, delves into the controversial use of the Alien Enemies Act for deporting alleged gang members. He argues that these actions could jeopardize American safety and highlights the disconnection between organized crime and notions of invasion. Somin critiques the legality of such deportations amidst due process failures, stressing the risks of governmental overreach and the erosion of civil liberties for both immigrants and U.S. citizens.