"It seems a matter of time before other less besieged western legal systems hear petitions by US citizens for asylum." My column on an Oval Office meeting that was every bit as chilling as the assault on Zelenskyy in late February. https://www.ft.com/content/4c4b0f14-3e85-4436-94de-204d3f518f3c
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His administration seems content to regard any South American as a probable gang member, yet the Bukele is happy to chuckle along as Trump's stooge, with his pockets filled with $$.
Israel kills them. Trump jails them. The law sits in a corner and stares at its feet.
govt deserves whats coming to them. Its a small circle that benefits from an autocratic rule.
There are no free speech in the US. More on its way to become like Hungary.
“I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it.” - Voltaire
"Zelensky wore his military clothes. Mui malo. Don't do that."
"Si, but I want to look cool."
"Hmm. What is the coolest show ever?"
"Miami Vice."
"You read my mind. Let's do it."
I note the word "facilitate" has some nuance. More SCOTUS guidance is needed. The fellow is a Salvadorean citizen, not a US citizen. In international law, this is not immaterial.
But how many US attorneys can converse intelligently about what Star Chambers were?
Who dumbed down our law schools?