The Trump administration and El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele made clear that a Maryland man wrongly deported to El Salvador won’t be brought back to the United States, despite a Supreme Court ruling. Retired US district court judge for the Southern District of New York Shira Scheindlin discusses with CNN’s Wolf Blitzer and Pamela Brown. #CNN #News
Yes, the Trump administration is currently defying a U.S. Supreme Court order, a situation that legal experts describe as a constitutional crisis.
The Supreme Court’s Order
The case centers on Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland resident who was deported to El Salvador despite having no criminal record and being under legal protection. The Supreme Court ruled that the administration must facilitate his return to the U.S. for due process. However, the administration has not complied, asserting that the Court’s decision does not obligate them to act. Newsweek+9The Atlantic+9Courthouse News+9New York MagazineAxios
Legal Experts’ Perspectives
Legal scholars warn that the administration’s refusal to adhere to the Supreme Court’s directive undermines the rule of law. They emphasize that such defiance sets a dangerous precedent, potentially allowing the executive branch to operate without judicial oversight. Wikipedia
Former Judge’s Opinion
Former federal judge J. Michael Luttig has expressed grave concerns over this defiance, stating that it poses a significant threat to constitutional governance. He argues that ignoring the Supreme Court’s authority could lead to an erosion of democratic principles. Wikipedia
For a more in-depth discussion on this issue, you can watch the following segment featuring political commentator James Carville:
