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The Trump administration's refusal to facilitate the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia and others who have been sent away without due process to the United States, despite a Supreme Court order, sets a dangerous precedent undermining due process rights enshrined in the Constitution. Abrego Garcia was wrongfully deported due to an "administrative error" after living in the U.S. for nearly 15 years without a criminal record. By ignoring the court's directive under the guise of foreign policy powers, the administration is effectively depriving Abrego Garcia and others of their constitutional right to due process – the very principle the nation's founders fought against during the American Revolution. This case extends far beyond immigration issues. If allowed to stand, this legal reasoning could enable the executive branch to potentially strip any person in the U.S., including citizens, of their due process rights simply by removing them from the country. This would grant the president unchecked power akin to an absolute monarchy, which the framers explicitly rejected when forming a nation of laws, not men. Preserving due process for all is crucial to upholding the rule of law and preventing a slippery slope towards authoritarian overreach. Urgent action is needed to compel the administration to comply with the court order and return Abrego Garcia and others, thereby reaffirming the constitutional guarantees that define American democracy.