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Trump's Deportation Measures Spark Fears of Authoritarianism

4/25/2025

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Legal experts are raising alarms over President Trump's deportation measures, likening them to authoritarian rule and lacking essential due process. The Supreme Court has struck down deportations under the Alien Enemies Act, igniting fears among detainees like Eduardo Daboin Rall of being wrongfully sent back to El Salvador. Dissenting Justices Alito and Thomas emphasize the need for procedural safeguards, even in urgent times.

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Legal experts are raising alarms over President Trump's deportation measures, likening them to authoritarian rule and lacking essential due process. The Supreme Court has struck down deportations under the Alien Enemies Act, igniting fears among detainees like Eduardo Daboin Rall of being wrongfully sent back to El Salvador. Dissenting Justices Alito and Thomas emphasize the need for procedural safeguards, even in urgent times.