Nineteen-year-old Merwil Gutiérrez, a Venezuelan asylum seeker in New York City, was mistakenly apprehended and deported to El Salvador’s Cecot prison by ICE agents, despite agents acknowledging their error. His family insists he has no criminal record or gang affiliations, yet he was deported under the Alien Enemies Act of 1798, a situation mirroring the wrongful deportation of another individual to the same facility. The Gutiérrez family is now without information regarding his status, raising serious concerns about due process and the accuracy of ICE operations. This incident highlights a broader Trump administration push for non-citizen removals, even those without criminal charges.
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Following comments made to reporters, the Trump administration is considering deportation for U.S. citizens convicted of violent crimes. This policy proposal targets individuals deemed “really bad people,” a description lacking specific legal parameters. The legality and practicality of such a measure remain highly contentious given existing constitutional protections for citizens. Further details regarding the criteria for selection and the legal basis for deportation are pending.
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Salvadoran President says he won’t return wrongly deported man back to the U.S. This situation highlights a deeply troubling development in the handling of deportation cases, raising serious questions about due process and the rule of law. The refusal to return a man wrongly deported underscores a breakdown in international cooperation and accountability.
The core issue centers on a legal resident deported to El Salvador despite a Supreme Court ruling deeming the deportation improper. This blatant disregard for a court order points to a larger pattern of circumventing legal processes. The president’s statement that he won’t return the man suggests a lack of willingness to cooperate with U.S.… Continue reading
Early American colonists vehemently opposed Britain’s practice of transporting convicts to the colonies and the subsequent trial of colonial defendants in England. This opposition is reflected in the Declaration of Independence’s grievances and likely influenced the Eighth Amendment’s prohibition against cruel and unusual punishment, including exile. James Madison strongly condemned deportation, even of non-citizens, highlighting the cruelty inherent in such banishment, particularly when considering the loss of property and connections. Given Madison’s views, the prospect of a U.S. government exiling its own citizens would likely have been seen as exceptionally egregious.
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The Trump administration’s assertion that it bears no responsibility for returning an illegally deported Maryland man to the United States is deeply troubling. Their claim hinges on a narrow interpretation of a Supreme Court ruling, arguing that the court’s mandate to “facilitate” the man’s return only requires adjusting his immigration status upon his release from a high-security El Salvadoran prison. This interpretation effectively shifts the onus entirely onto El Salvador, absolving the administration of any proactive role in securing his repatriation.
This position raises serious concerns about the administration’s commitment to upholding the rule of law. The Supreme Court’s unanimous decision clearly implied a more active role from the U.S.… Continue reading
Rubio says another 10 people have been sent to El Salvador. This action raises serious concerns, especially considering a recent court ruling emphasizing the importance of due process for individuals facing deportation. The lack of transparency surrounding these transfers, and the apparent disregard for legal precedent, is deeply troubling.
Rubio says another 10 people have been sent to El Salvador, prompting outrage and questions about the legality and morality of the operation. The secrecy surrounding the identities and backgrounds of those deported, combined with the absence of clear legal justification, fuels concerns about potential human rights violations.
Rubio says another 10 people have been sent to El Salvador, despite a Supreme Court ruling seemingly prohibiting such actions without ensuring due process.… Continue reading
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland resident wrongly deported to El Salvador, is reportedly alive but detained at CECOT, a notorious prison. Despite a Supreme Court ruling requiring the U.S. government to “facilitate” his return, the DOJ has repeatedly stalled, citing differing interpretations of the order and claiming lack of information on his location. President Trump asserted that El Salvador’s President Bukele will determine Abrego Garcia’s fate, while the State Department confirmed his presence at CECOT. Abrego Garcia’s legal team is pursuing contempt proceedings against the government for noncompliance with court orders to secure his release.
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The Supreme Court, in a 5-4 decision, denied a lower court’s order to return wrongfully deported Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia to the United States. The majority opinion cited improper venue shopping by the plaintiffs, while the dissent argued this procedural focus ignored the admitted wrongful deportation and its devastating consequences. Abrego Garcia, a sheet metal apprentice with protected status, was deported to El Salvador despite a lack of evidence supporting the deportation. This decision, impacting similar cases, raises concerns about due process and access to timely relief for wrongful deportations.
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Luigi Mangione’s legal team filed a motion in Manhattan’s U.S. District Court to prevent the federal government from pursuing the death penalty in the murder case of UnitedHealth Group CEO Brian Thompson. The defense argues that Attorney General Bondi’s actions violated Mangione’s due process rights by bypassing standard procedures and prejudicing potential grand jurors. This alleged procedural violation is compounded by Bondi’s public statements linking the death penalty pursuit to President Trump’s political agenda. The defense contends that the death penalty is being sought as a political maneuver, not based on legal merit.
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U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis expressed deep concern over the Trump administration’s failure to comply with a court order mandating the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran migrant erroneously deported to El Salvador. Despite a Supreme Court ruling upholding the order to facilitate Abrego Garcia’s return, the administration failed to provide his location or details of their efforts. The judge demanded daily updates, even if only to acknowledge the ongoing process, while the administration argued that foreign affairs cannot operate on judicial timelines. Abrego Garcia’s lawyers countered that the government’s actions constitute a delay tactic endangering their client’s safety.
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