When presidential caims collide with the court, due process and the rule of law

When Presidential claims collide with the court, due process and the Rule of Law

Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court instructed the Trump Administration to “facilitate” the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia from an infamous torture prison in El Salvador, to which he was illegally deported without any semblance of due process of law. Citing an “administrative error,” the Administration acknowledged that this deportation of a Maryland man, who has never been charged with a crime, had...

When presidential caims collide with the court, due process and the rule of law

The Trump Administration’s contention that the courts may not intervene in the president’s foreign policy is false; it flies in the face of 2 centuries of Court rulings.

Debates Between Government Branches Go Way Back

The judicial branch serves as a vital check on executive and legislative authority. This instrumental role has come into sharp focus during Donald Trump’s presidency. Courts have repeatedly challenged his policies, prompting forceful responses from Trump that have fueled debates…