In this episode of Liberty Lens, Big John and Mike ter Maat break down the latest immigration controversies, from the deportation of Venezuelan migrants to the shocking case of Dr. Rasha Alawieh, a Lebanese kidney specialist barred from re-entering the U.S. despite a court order. They discuss due process violations, constitutional concerns, and the growing trend of ignoring judicial rulings. What does this mean for immigration policy, and is the government overstepping its authority? Tune in for a hard-hitting discussion on legal rights, national security, and the erosion of civil liberties.
Join 2024 LP Vice Presidential candidate Mike Ter Maat and Big John as they discuss the week’s major news from a libertarian perspective on Liberty Lens.
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Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to Liberty Lens
00:44 Immigration and Personal Backgrounds
01:05 Deportation of Venezuelan Migrants – What Happened?
03:31 Legal Loopholes and Due Process Concerns
06:58 The Issue of Mass Deportations Without Trials
09:35 Sending Deportees to El Salvador – Is It Legal?
14:24 Court Orders Ignored – Dangerous Precedent?
17:13 Trump Administration’s Legal Strategy Explained
21:31 Comparing Past Immigration Policies
29:12 Dr. Rasha Alawieh’s Case – A Dangerous Shift?
32:30 Should Attending a Funeral Lead to Deportation?
37:18 Government Surveillance & Personal Freedoms
42:25 Are We Prioritizing the Right People for Deportation?
47:17 Growing Calls to Impeach Judges Over Immigration Rulings
50:14 The Political Game of Immigration Policy
55:00 Final Thoughts & Next Episode Preview
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