1. United States
2. N.C.
3. Letter

The actions of the Trump administration in refusing to comply with the lawful Supreme Court order to facilitate the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia to the United States are a blatant disregard for the rule of law and a violation of the constitutional separation of powers. By defying a binding decision of the highest court in the land, the administration is undermining the foundations of our democratic system of government. This transgression cannot be viewed in isolation but must be seen as part of a broader pattern of authoritarian behavior and contempt for constitutional norms. The administration's rhetoric dismissing Abrego Garcia as a "violent illegal alien" and claiming he will "never live in the United States again" despite the court's ruling is deeply disturbing and antithetical to due process. While we can debate immigration policies, the executive branch does not have the authority to simply ignore judicial orders it dislikes. Such actions erode the checks and balances that are vital to preserving our freedoms and preventing a descent into tyranny. I implore Congress to use their branch's designated, separate power to uphold democracy by impeaching and removing the president. Failing to do so would set a dangerous precedent and irreparably weaken our democratic institutions. The integrity of our nation and its values is at stake.