Trump administration criticized for bypassing immigration due process

The Trump administration's recent immigration actions are raising concerns about due process. Reports indicate that individuals with legal visas are being deported, even against court orders. One example is Dr. Rasha Alawieh, a kidney specialist from Rhode Island, who was denied entry back into the U.S. and deported despite holding a valid H-1B visa. Officials claimed Alawieh had concerning materials on her phone and had attended a funeral for a Hezbollah leader. However, her case did not go through the courts in time. A judge issued an order preventing her removal without notifying the court first. Yet, she was put on a plane and deported shortly after the order was given. This situation highlights a troubling trend. The administration is accused of ignoring court decisions, which could threaten individual freedoms. Other cases, like those of a Columbia student and a German engineer, further illustrate potential disregard for legal rights in immigration processes. Recent actions also include the revival of a 1798 law to expedite deportations of Venezuelans accused of gang involvement. While a federal judge blocked this law's use after many had already been deported, concerns about legality remain. In a democratic society, arrests by immigration officers should lead to a legal process. Arrestees have the right to defend themselves in court. Ultimately, judges must make deportation decisions, and this legal standard must be upheld.