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It's Complicated

Episode 117 | Supreme Court's Shocking Ruling: Trump's Power to Deport Anyone EXPOSED!

It's Complicated

Renato Mariotti

News, News Commentary, Politics

4.8 • 1K Ratings

🗓️ 14 April 2025

⏱️ 42 minutes

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Summary

In today's all-new episode, our hosts Renato Mariotti and Asha Rangappa discuss the disturbing implications of the Supreme Court ruling that appears to give Trump sweeping powers to deport anyone from the country with limited judicial oversight. Before diving in, make sure to subscribe to our Patreon for exclusive access to deeper insights and behind-the-scenes content: patreon.com/reallyamericanmedia. Renato Mariotti, former federal prosecutor and legal analyst, breaks down the procedural chaos. The Trump administration's attempts to deport individuals to El Salvador were originally blocked by temporary restraining orders (TROs). These TROs aimed to halt deportations while courts considered the legality of the Department of Homeland Security’s actions. Asha Rangappa, Yale National Security law professor, explains how the Supreme Court later vacated these TROs, making it harder to pursue justice. This ruling could lead to more wrongful, unchecked deportations, like in the case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia—who was deported to El Salvador despite a court order. The hosts also discuss the Supreme Court’s increasing reliance on the shadow docket—emergency decisions made without full deliberation—raising concerns about transparency and fairness. Ultimately, our hosts emphasize the far-reaching impact these legal developments will have on the American justice system, setting a dangerous precedent whereby potentially even U.S. citizens might be whisked away to a foreign prison without legal recourse. Be sure to catch the full episode today, as Asha and Renato unravel the complexities of this pivotal moment in time. And we’ll see you next time, right here on It’s Complicated. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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So Renato, did the Supreme Court just hand Trump a free pass to deport anyone he wants to El Salvador?

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It's complicated. I'm Renata Marietti.

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I'm a former federal prosecutor, a practicing lawyer, and a legal analyst.

1:21.6

And I'm Asha Rangappa.

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I teach national security law at Yale University.

1:26.6

I'm a former FBI special agent, and I'm a legal and national security analyst.

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And we're here to help you understand topics that can't be boiled down into a soundbite or a skit.

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Who boy, there is a lot happening and it's happening really fast.

1:49.5

Yes, perhaps faster than it should because the Supreme Court is really getting its hands in the mix very quickly regarding these deportations to El Salvador.

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