JD Vance’s strained claims about a wrongly deported man - The Washington Post

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Wrongful Deportation

The article focuses on the case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was wrongfully deported to El Salvador despite a court order preventing his deportation. JD Vance, using his X account, defended the deportation, labeling Abrego as a convicted MS-13 gang member.

Vance's Justification

Vance's justification for the deportation centers on the idea that it is acceptable collateral damage in the fight against gang members and immigration issues. He has employed this same reasoning in the past, indicating a pattern of similar justifications.

The Facts

While Abrego immigrated illegally, he wasn't criminally convicted of gang membership. Although an immigration judge found sufficient evidence to detain him in 2019, this did not constitute a conviction and fell short of the evidentiary standards for deportation. Furthermore, Abrego faced a credible threat of violence from another gang in El Salvador, a fact acknowledged by a judge.

Due Process

Vance argues Abrego received due process, stating that as an undocumented immigrant, he wasn't entitled to a full jury trial. However, the article challenges this, pointing to the administration's acknowledgment of its failure to adhere to due process, resulting in Abrego's wrongful deportation despite a prior judicial order.

Central Question

The article concludes by posing a critical question: are Americans willing to compromise the due process rights of individuals they may not sympathize with, particularly in cases where they face potential violence in their deportation destination?

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