A Test Of The Rule Of Law: The Case Of Abrego Garcia - Andrew Weissmann

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“The United States government has no legal authority to snatch a person who is lawfully present in the United States off the street and remove him from the country without due process.”

That’s not just my opinion—it’s from a unanimous ruling of a federal appeals court. This week, I’m walking you through one of the most consequential legal cases, now pending before the Supreme Court: Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia v. United States (which issued an administrative stay moments ago).

This case is about more than one man—it’s about whether our government is bound by the rule of law, and whether the courts can still hold this administration accountable when it isn’t.

Take a listen. Stay engaged. Thank you. - 04/07/2025.

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1. KEY TAKEAWAY: Supreme Court is UNANIMOUS in requiring due process:

These passages in the opinion makes me smile

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KEY TAKEAWAY: Supreme Court is UNANIMOUS in requiring due process:

- Roberts majority: Trump admin MUST give notice and time to challenge in court.



- Kavanaugh concurrence: Judicial review available



- Sotomayor dissent: All 9 agree deportations without due process are illegal

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