Tag: Kilmar Abrego Garcia

  • The Point about Kilmar Abrego Garcia is Due Process and the Law

    President Donald Trump is spreading lies about Kilmar Abrego Garcia. Trump, a convicted felon, is denying others the due process that he himself received through the legal system. On Easter Day, Trump escalated his attacks on the wrongly deported Maryland immigrant, Kilmar Abrego Garcia, by threatening legal action against those who do not support his false claims. Too bad the same does not apply to him!

    In a post on Truth Social, the platform he owns, Trump stated, “Those who lie to the American people on behalf of violent criminals must be held accountable by the agencies and the courts.”

    Despite the guarantees of a free press and the First Amendment in the United States, Trump and his administration continue to falsely portray Abrego Garcia as a violent gang member. They refuse to acknowledge the possibility that he was deported in error, which he was as they admitted in court. 

    Abrego Garcia, a native of El Salvador, fled his country in 2011 due to fear of persecution by gangs. A federal judge found it reasonable to believe that he would face persecution if sent back. Multiple courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court, have upheld the protective order granted to Abrego Garcia and have instructed the Trump administration to facilitate his return to the U.S.

    It is absolutely clear that Abrego Garcia stands innocent of any felonies, in stark contrast to Trump. The Trump team is shamefully trying to mislead the public with their unfounded claims. In a shocking display, Trump posed with a manipulated image, falsely alleging that it showcases Abrego Garcia’s hands, supposedly featuring the tattooed words “MS-13.” However, that’s nothing but a phony picture, and it only serves to highlight their desperate tactics.

    This is not just about Abrego Garcia; it is about due process and the law. If Trump can deny someone their rights, it sets a dangerous precedent for all Americans. Stand up for justice and the rule of law.

  • Trump Defying Upholding the Rule of Law

    Never before in the history of the United States have we been faced with a president who so blatantly disregards the law. The implications of this lawlessness are immense and affect us all.

    The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has unequivocally rejected the Trump administration’s attempt to appeal a court order mandating the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia. Despite the government’s claims that Garcia is a terrorist and a member of MS-13, which is false, he is still entitled to due process. If the government truly believes in its position, it should have faith that it will prevail in the legal proceedings. The fact that Abrego Garcia was wrongfully deported further emphasizes the need to right this injustice.

    It is worth noting that Judge J. Harvie Wilkinson, who delivered this decision, was appointed by President Ronald Reagan – hardly a liberal figure. This is not a matter of political ideology, but a matter of upholding the rule of law.

    The Supreme Court has also ordered the administration to facilitate Garcia’s return, yet the Justice Department and President Trump have obstructed this process with lies and deceit. The government’s actions demonstrate a blatant disregard for due process and the constitutional order that our country is built upon.

    It is clear that the Trump administration has no respect for the law, and we must not forget that the president himself is a convicted felon. We cannot allow Trump to continue flouting the law. If we do not hold him accountable, no one is safe from his disregard for justice. Stand up for the rule of law, for justice, and for the integrity of our democracy.

    Remember, the president is entrusted with the solemn duty to faithfully uphold the law! Yet, shockingly, he fails to do so!

  • President Continues to Ignore a Direct Supreme Court Order

    President Donald Trump and his administration are blatantly disregarding a Supreme Court order by refusing to take action to bring Kilmar Abrego Garcia, an immigrant wrongly sent to the Salvadoran prison CECOT, back to the United States. This defiance of the law is unacceptable and must not be tolerated.

    If the President continues to ignore a direct Supreme Court order, he must be impeached and removed from office. The rule of law must be upheld, and no one, not even the President, is above it.

    The Supreme Court’s unanimous decision on April 11 clearly stated that the Government must facilitate Abrego Garcia’s release from custody in El Salvador and ensure that his case is handled properly. Abrego Garcia was unjustly removed along with other immigrants and sent to CECOT, despite being granted withholding removal status.

    The fact that lawyers for the Department of Justice have admitted that Abrego Garcia was wrongfully removed is a clear indication of the injustice that has been done. If Trump is allowed to defy this ruling, it sets a dangerous precedent for all Americans.

    Imagine a scenario where anyone can be labeled a gang member without evidence, denied due process, and sent to a foreign prison for life. This would be the end of the Constitution and the rule of law in the United States. We cannot allow such a travesty to occur.

    It is imperative that we hold our leaders accountable and demand that they respect the law. The future of our democracy depends on it.