Yesterday, I tweeted out after hearing a segment on National Public Radio on the case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia. NPR reported that there was no evidence presented that Abrego Garcia was an MS-13 member and that “he had been living quietly in Maryland” before he was suddenly arrested and deported. While many disagree on the handling of the case, few would agree that Abrego Garcia who was reported for spousal abuse and suspected of human trafficking was “living quietly in Maryland.”
Anyone listening to the radio program would have been left with an incomplete and distorted account of the case.
The print story used the same language as the radio segment. NPR claimed that Abrego Garcia
“was granted protection by an immigration judge in 2019 that should have prevented his deportation. He had been living quietly in Maryland with his wife and three children and working in construction until Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers arrested and deported him last month.”
I have previously said that I believe the Administration should have returned Abrego Garcia to the United States for a correct and prompt deportation. If he were to be brought back, I cannot see any barrier to Abrego Garcia not only being deported but deported back to El Salvador.
NPR leaves out a couple of facts in its passing reference to his being “granted protection by an immigration judge.” Abrego Garcia already had a hearing at which the judge found evidence that he was an MS-13 member. It was not only based on his being arrested with MS-13 gang members and wearing clothing associated with the gang. It was also based on a confidential source connected to the gang. After losing at his hearing, Abrego Garcia then lost on appeal.
The only reason that Abrego Garcia was not removed is that he said that he was being threatened by a gang that could harm him in El Salvador. That gang, however, reportedly no longer exists.
More importantly, President Trump has declared MS-13 a Foreign Terrorist Organization, which bars the use of the justification for his not being removed. In other words, he has little factual or legal foundation under his original claims to remain in the country.
However, putting the merits aside, NPR’s portrayal of Abrego Garcia was bizarre. He was repeatedly accused of beating his wife. The court record states:
“Per the Prince Georges County Police Gang Unit, ABREGO-Garcia was validated as a member of the Mara Salvatrucha (MS13) Gang. Subject was identified as a member of the Mara Salvatrucha MS-13, “Chequeo” from the Western Clique a transnational criminal street gang. This information was provided by tested source who has provided truthful accurate information in the past. See Prince Georges County Police Department (Gang Sheet).”
Abrego Garcia was also suspected of human trafficking. Indeed, the description of the stop leaves one astonished that he was allowed to simply drive away. According to DHS:
“On Dec. 1, 2022, Abrego Garcia was stopped by the Tennessee Highway Patrol for speeding. Upon approach to the vehicle, the encountering officer noted eight other individuals in the vehicle. There was no luggage in the vehicle, leading the encountering officer to suspect this was a human trafficking incident. Additionally, all the passengers gave the same home address as the subject’s home address. During the interview, Abrego Garcia pretended to speak less English than he was capable of and attempted to put the encountering officer off-track by responding to questions with questions. When asked what relationship he had with the registered owner of the vehicle, Abrego Garcia replied that the owner of the vehicle is his boss, and that he worked in construction…
The encountering officer decided not to cite the subject for driving infractions but gave him a warning citation for driving with an expired driver’s license. Abrego Garcia’s driver’s license was a MD “Limited Term Temporary” license. The encountering officer gathered names of other occupants in the vehicle but could not read their handwriting. The officer did not pursue further information due to no citation being issued.”
So Abrego Garcia, an undocumented immigrant, was stopped with an expired license in a car with eight others and no luggage on a trip from Texas to Maryland. He gave a false statement and the officer suspected human trafficking but let him go.
It is now being reported that the person whom Abrego Garcia described as his “boss” at a construction job was Jose Ramon Hernandez Reyes, an illegal migrant previously convicted of human smuggling. The black 2001 Chevrolet Suburban belonged to Hernandez Reyez.
One can reasonably object that there was no final adjudication of these claims from spousal abuse to human trafficking to gang membership. However, it strains credulity to claim that Abrego Garcia was living a “quiet” life in Maryland. The complaint of his wife that he was a wife-beater alone would seem to contradict NPR’s claim.
The claim has that certain “fiery but mostly peaceful” quality to it . . . except NPR just decided to leave out the “fiery” and the “mostly” parts.
This month I wrote about NPR repeating a false claim that the Supreme Court rejected the claim the government was involved in censorship — despite the express statement of the Court to the contrary.
NPR has long been accused of showing bias in its coverage. It is now facing calls to end the public subsidy for the news outlet.
Jonathan Turley is the author of best-selling book “The Indispensable Right: Free Speech in an Age of Rage.”
That is swell and maybe makes a case. But did the landlord have privy to the confidential information? That is the rub? Especially the late declaration. We see now how it extends. I’m judge and wife now jailed. If they only knew what the govt did. That is why due process matters. This has been my fear – innocent Americans getting punished by their labels! Why due process matters!
And it really matters to moms – my tenant has two us citizens – she is a mom first! If they are such a gang how much held over her? And we’d send her to what? And her kids to what? I took an oath to America – I voted Donald – We did fid! but I will not let these babies and their momma go back with beheading terrorists! Oh wit there is np evidence their providing dad is a terrorist? Freshly defined and confidential! But confidential enough for res music at a to screw americsns? Funny – due process matters!
Your two remarks are nonsensical. I have no idea what you are trying to say. Maybe you should write it down on paper and let someone edit before writing it out in a reply that you cannot correct.
He was not minding his business. He was engaged in human trafficking. He was arrested in Tennessee, but the Biden DoJ didn’t turn up for his trial so he walked.
Xinis just halted her order until next Friday for more updates from djt. He’d just given her a bunch. She must have read the part about fbi informant …
What a nitwit. It’ll leak and garcia can run from MS13 and Barrio 18.
Can anyone here tell me why my i-phone came already equipped with a newsfeed from NPR?
Delete it or Block it..I’d save it just for laughs. Good luck.
It is to be hoped that eventually the loving couple will be reunited, even if it is within the boundaries of El Salvador, so he can resume his attentions.
National Palestinian Radio LOVES Hamas, death, and destruction but HATES America.
If Deporting MS-13 Gang Members is a Constitutional Crisis, Then Let the Crisis Begin. https://torrancestephensphd.substack.com/p/if-deporting-ms-13-gang-members-is
NPR went downhill after Bob Edwards retired… I stopped listening when Steve Inskeep got pwned by Mahmoud Ahmadinejad https://n.pr/2s7iIbG
Ex-judge, wife into custody after claims of hosting Tren de Aragua member in Las Cruces
https://kfoxtv.com/news/local/home-of-ex-judge-raided-after-claims-of-hosting-tren-de-aragua-gang-member-in-las-cruces-cristhian-ortega-lopez-dona-ana-county-venezuela-joel-cano-nancy-tda-nm-hsi-homeland-security
In what they called an effort to “stay in the loop,” Houthi rebels disclosed on Tuesday that they had sent a friend request to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s wife.
An official Houthi rebel spokesperson said that the request had been sent on several social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
“It’s important that we have each other’s contact info,” the spokesperson said. “Our number isn’t going to just get sucked into Mrs. Hegseth’s phone.”
According to the spokesperson, the outreach has already paid dividends, as the Houthis have been invited to the Hegseths’ Memorial Day clambake.
The Yemen Hootie Cootie pirates had a Signal chat group with Star Trek Officer Engineer Scotty. The topic included, who can drink Pete Hegseth under the table. This was filmed on a special video security cam…Because texting is boring & stinks.
There is no autor of this articule, I guess is by JTurley
Pete’s wife, brother and lawyer don’t like you. Don’t mess with the mob!
Jonathan: With the economy cratering, the stock market acting like a roller coaster, with court after court striking down his unlawful orders and China showing no interest is trade talks you would think President Donald Duck would have more important things to do than what he did yesterday. You would be wrong.
In a video yesterday DJT is seen roaming the WH lawns looking for something. Maybe a lost golf ball? Nope. DJT and the WH groundskeeper were looking for 2 spots to erect 100 ft flagpoles the President had ordered. That’s right. When asked by a reporter DJT confirmed he wanted to put up 2 flagpoles because “They’ve needed flagpoles for 200 years–two beautiful poles”. As Jimmy Kimmel pointed out on his show last night “This is the kind of decision you make when you can’t get an erection”. The audience roared!
But DJT is probably right. Without the new flagpoles no one would know the WH is in the US–except maybe for that giant American flag on TOP of the WH! But I guess the more flagpoles the better. Right? And it does make DJT feel more manly.
One would think that your level of whining and sniveling would become tiresome -cid:ABAC54BD-99D6-42E6-BAEB-B31BB6E47D6E
The actions by the executive branch made by our President in his first 100 days is far and above what Joe Biden did in his four years as President. You may disagree with his decisions but you cannot intimate that he should be spending more of his time on other things. He is continually trying to make things better for all of us. Some of it is painful and I don’t agree with all of his policies but he is trying to do the right thing and hopefully in a year or two we as a nation will benefit from those actions. Recognize the good with the bad if you can, there is honor in that.
This is but one example of why federal taxpayers’ $$ should NOT be given to NPR or PBS – both of them pose as “public” but are, in fact, advocates for lefty big government while being intolerant of anything conservative.
It’s political and should be charged as such. Money laundering to a supposed charity to get tax write off and disguise a campaign contribution. What’s wrong with you people…
Take away it’s tax designation and it’ll dry up fast. Skirting the law…
Can we now say that TDS has evolved into ADS (America Derangement Syndrome)? It really is quite fascinating to watch the Democratic party take every imaginable position that is hostile to the safety, security of rights and the pursuit of happiness of U.S. citizens. Defund the Police; Open borders; Domestic terrorism (Tesla); Anti-Semitism; Censorship; Lawfare; No Voter ID; Anti-parental rights; Men in Women’s sports; Pro-Planned Parenthood; Anti-Pregnancy Resource Centers; Anti-School Choice/Vouchers; Anti-DOGE; Sanctuary cities; and on and on.
Now to be honest, I doubt more than 20% of them actually believe in these positions. But since their entire existence is rooted in the power derived from service and loyalty to the party and not the people that elected them to office, then they are left to support everything that an America First agenda is against. The Babylon Bee of course understands this quite well and this video nails it. Enjoy.
Elon Disguises IRS Building As Tesla Dealership So Democrats Will Burn It To The Ground
https://youtu.be/cuEgQ55MFUw
The American Founders restricted voting to individuals who were male, European, and 21 years old, with a net worth of 50 lbs. Sterling (~$13K today), resulting in an 11.6% turnout.
The American Founders understood that all issues were “decided” in the Constitution and Bill of Rights—which is the nature of fundamental law—and the vote was a secondary formality.
Communists allowed the “poor,” slaves, women, and illegal aliens to vote.
Who will be in the next tranche, children?
Exactly how much flimflam, fraud, and deception will actual Americans succumb to before the nation is conclusively dispatched into confusion and chaos?
The communists not only intend to vote, they intend to “fundamentally transform” the population and Constitution of the United States of America.
They’re almost there.
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“[We gave you] a [restricted-vote] republic, if you can keep it.”
– Ben Franklin
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You couldn’t.
Deportation and Due Process
Obama deported some three million illegal immigrants — about 75% of them without a trial.
When you skip the immigration vetting process, the *legal* process, for entering this country, you don’t then get to lay claim to legal due process on your way out.
“Operation Wetback” by President Dwight D. Eisenhower was executed efficiently with facility, bereft of any judicial branch attempt to usurp the president’s exclusive executive power.
To my understand Obama also deported the vast majority of them within two weeks of their arrival. Even if I’m wrong and it was within several months, that is very different, from deporting after years. Years after qualifying for safe harbor and granting in good faith a life in America in exchange for work & taxes.
“Safe harbor” applies to employers, not to illegal immigrants. That the Biden administration did not do its job is not an excuse to bar the Trump administration from doing the job properly.
Your contradiction is this: Avoid the law because a person is here illegally. Then invoke the law when caught. If you want the protection of U.S. law and of the Constitution, then start by respecting our laws.
I said this in response to a similar comment yesterday, that someone needs to search back articles here a week or so, maybe around the 20th, where someone put evidence of even Biden deporting some 3,600 people without trial, all on mere suspicion of gang relation. No names, no families. just numbers on a spreadsheet.
-Rabble (also, what’s the best way to go about creating a name without having to assign a permanent email to it?)