OPINION:
Those opposing the deportation to El Salvador and subsequent detention of Kilmar Abrego Garcia argue that due process was not afforded (“Appeals court warns Americans could be next after ‘shocking’ deportation of MS-13 suspect,” Web, April 17). But what I have learned in 35 years of practicing law is that “due process” is a myth.
We expect the courts to be the arbiter of disputes in a fair and reasonable way. But very often judges ignore the law and court rules, and rule in a manner completely inconsistent with their judicial obligations. Appellate courts are no better.
American courts simply are not bastions of justice. Because the courts are unable to effectuate due process, I support President Trump in his efforts to keep Abrego Garcia in El Salvador.
It should also be noted that the Constitution does not give the judiciary the authority to pass judgment on federal laws or executive actions. The Supreme Court itself claimed that right in the seminal case of Marbury v. Madison. But it has always been understood that this power grab was not supported by the plain text of the Constitution.
TORIN K. ANDREWS
Ijamsville, Maryland
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