Sen. Chris Van Hollen responded to a demand from White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt for an apology regarding his support for Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a deportee who had been denied due process. Van Hollen emphasized that his defense was about upholding constitutional rights, warning against the erosion of these rights by the Trump administration. Despite being criticized as enabling a 'criminal abuser,' Van Hollen stood firm, arguing that safeguarding individual rights is critical in preventing broader tyranny. He indicated that the administration should be accountable for its actions rather than those defending constitutional law.
I've said I'm not vouching for the man, Abrego Garcia, the senator said. This is not about him. It is about his constitutional rights.
I will never apologize for defending the Constitution. In fact, it's the Trump administration that should be held accountable for their actions.
#due-process #constitutional-rights #trump-administration #immigration-law #political-accountability
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