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Trump ERASES 70-YEAR Precedent and SCOTUS DOUBLES DOWN - Legal AF
Trump & Stephen Miller brag about ending what they call “airlifts of illegal aliens into American cities” but what they have really done with the Supreme Court’s help is end a 7-decade old program established first under President Eisenhower to allow individuals into the United States to temporarily live and work – usually with financial sponsors – when they face targeted dangers in their home countries or have compelling personal reasons like medical treatment or caring for a loved one.
Another “shadow docket” emergency order by the Supreme Court undoing both a trial court and court of appeals decision to stop the Trump regime from deporting some half-a million people – all in the service of … what? Former federal prosecutor and counsel to the Attorney General, Shan Wu, explains. - 06/03/2025.