The Constitutional Crisis Is Here

the crumbling of the checks on power has been both predictable and heartless

Trump's administration is only pretending to comply with the Supreme Court on the matter of a Maryland man it deported erroneously. The article details the back-and-forth between the Trump administration and El Salvador regarding the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, focusing on the administration's attempts to circumvent the Supreme Court's order. It highlights the bad faith of both sides and their efforts to shift responsibility. The article also criticizes the administration's disregard for due process and the rule of law, raising concerns about its potential to impact American citizens. Ultimately, the piece argues that the administration's defiance represents a serious step toward presidential lawlessness.