This has Stephen Miller's filthy fingerprints all over it. They get away with this as a result of the civic ignorance of a segment of the populace. This can't be tolerated!
Absolutely right on both counts -- but I'd add that the "segment of the populace" that is ignorant of civics (and the Constitution, and U.S. history, and how the economy works) is scarily large. This is the wake-up call to end all wake-up calls, and the alarm bells couldn't be ringing any louder.
I don’t know Stephen Miller, Tom Homan, Marco Rubio et al can look themselves in the mirror and not find someone disgusting looking back at them. I suspect Trump sees nothing but his hair when he looks into the mirror. That’s a good thing. He wouldn’t like what he would see otherwise.
Thank you, Olivia. I continue to be disheartened (and horrified) by the number of folks I interact with who lack knowledge of how our government works (or is supposed to), what the Constitution actually says, are willing to acknowledge and yet, overlook the unlawful actions of this regime because they have bought into the lie that "immigrants are criminals" and remain focused on culture war rhetoric. I hope the number of people showing up in the streets continues to rise and rise quickly. There is no more time to lose.
Thank you Olivia for your excellent article as always. I sat here reading it with tears running down my face. I had to take a beat before replying. Only monsters would treat children this way. And some are sick children at that, with diseases which will likely kill them if they don't get treatment. This is unbearable...what has become of this country that I have always loved and been proud of? Please take care of yourself and be safe!
Monsters who don't consider as human these children, or migrants, or (when it comes right down to it) anyone who disagrees with them. We have seen their like before. They've never really gone away. And we've seen what they're capable of when they get control.
Thank you, Olivia, for spelling it out clearly and courageously. I will continue to protest, use my voice through social media, and support those resisting this administration who are breaking law after law, showing themselves to be ruthless, inhumane and greedy. I hope others too will have the courage and strength to keep up the resistance. I am 72 years old. It is going to take all of us. No one can fight this alone.
This is beyond horrifying. The courts cannot act swiftly enough to rescue a sick child being denied their medication, and this administration flouts court orders anyway. The Criminals involved need to be forcibly removed and accorded the same rights as these citizens they have deported.
Thank you Olivia : Well the only good new I am pleased with was the Liberals won a minority government in Canada Mark Carney is now our Prime Minister. My NDP party took a real shellacking . For myself the blessing was Donald Trump getting involved with the election. He was pulling for the Conservatives They will be the opposition but their leader Pierre Poilievre was defeated the Conservatives seat held for twenty years. Pierre wore a MAGA hat off and on . So the MAGA hat and the intrusions of Donald sealed the deal. It seems as if The Heritage Foundation got a few of their ideas from Nazi Germany. I think of the Malicious Practices Act, Treachery Act, Deportation Act, and the Enabling Act. All designed to stifle free speech , the leader can rule by decree, deportation of undesirables. It seems to all fit in with 2025. Also I was reminded of Lebensborn - the Nazi eugenics program when JD Vance was speaking about having more babies to populate the USA. Thanks again Olivia.
This is so alarming. How can taking children from HHS and putting DHS enforcement in charge of them solve anything? Is the intent to treat them more like criminals? Make it easier to boot them out of the US? It's sick.
God help those innocent children and everyone in danger of being deported, potentially any and all of us. This administration is a nightmare on steroids. When will the cowardly Republicans in Congress stand up and defend our country which is slouching toward demise at the hands of this ruthless, unintelligent despot and his hangers on willing to do anything for power?
This morning I read that a US citizen here in CT- a physician, born in PA, received a "self-deportation due to the expiration of parole" letter. This administration is so vile, corrupt and incompetent it's unclear if this was a mistake or another thing to invoke fear. This doesn't compare to the inhumanity of deporting children in need of medical care, but adding this to the conversation since it appears to be another action to advance the goals of the regime.
There have been quite a few of these recently and as far as I can tell, the regime has been silent on how or if they will correct the errors. Pity the poor individuals singled out by these bogus "remove yourself immediately" orders.
You will not find any humanity in the Republican party of today. If a Republican shows any signs of humanity, they are run out of the government and targeted for harassment and retribution.
The deportation process must be fixed NOW. If the greedy bastards can get away with this, then deporting anyone is on the table. No one is safe, our freedom to say and do as we please is gone.. we must wake up the resistance !
The modus operandi is to break the law and then defend the illegal action in court. The laws that are codified in the Bill of Rights are supposed to be followed!
Fortunately, most of the regime's appeals have failed due to incompetence. The only way to overcome this wannabe dictatorship is to beat down every stupid appeal they mount. Sadly a few probably Republican judges have let them get away with their dubious schemes.
This has Stephen Miller's filthy fingerprints all over it. They get away with this as a result of the civic ignorance of a segment of the populace. This can't be tolerated!
🎯 Absolutely.
Absolutely right on both counts -- but I'd add that the "segment of the populace" that is ignorant of civics (and the Constitution, and U.S. history, and how the economy works) is scarily large. This is the wake-up call to end all wake-up calls, and the alarm bells couldn't be ringing any louder.
I don’t know Stephen Miller, Tom Homan, Marco Rubio et al can look themselves in the mirror and not find someone disgusting looking back at them. I suspect Trump sees nothing but his hair when he looks into the mirror. That’s a good thing. He wouldn’t like what he would see otherwise.
That stanky Warsaw Ghetto Snitch still tryna pass.
This DEFINITELY has Stephen Miller all over it. He's as big or a bigger bigot than the idiot who occupies 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.
Thank you, Olivia. I continue to be disheartened (and horrified) by the number of folks I interact with who lack knowledge of how our government works (or is supposed to), what the Constitution actually says, are willing to acknowledge and yet, overlook the unlawful actions of this regime because they have bought into the lie that "immigrants are criminals" and remain focused on culture war rhetoric. I hope the number of people showing up in the streets continues to rise and rise quickly. There is no more time to lose.
Thank you Olivia for your excellent article as always. I sat here reading it with tears running down my face. I had to take a beat before replying. Only monsters would treat children this way. And some are sick children at that, with diseases which will likely kill them if they don't get treatment. This is unbearable...what has become of this country that I have always loved and been proud of? Please take care of yourself and be safe!
Monsters who don't consider as human these children, or migrants, or (when it comes right down to it) anyone who disagrees with them. We have seen their like before. They've never really gone away. And we've seen what they're capable of when they get control.
Yes, I would say anyone who could do this, or promote such a policy, must be psychologically unwell, lacking empathy. Unfit to hold public office.
Thank you Olivia! Your post comes at a most appropriate time in our nation’s history and needs to be shouted from the roof-tops!!
Thank you, Olivia, for spelling it out clearly and courageously. I will continue to protest, use my voice through social media, and support those resisting this administration who are breaking law after law, showing themselves to be ruthless, inhumane and greedy. I hope others too will have the courage and strength to keep up the resistance. I am 72 years old. It is going to take all of us. No one can fight this alone.
Thank you for staying vocal and taking a stand!
This is beyond horrifying. The courts cannot act swiftly enough to rescue a sick child being denied their medication, and this administration flouts court orders anyway. The Criminals involved need to be forcibly removed and accorded the same rights as these citizens they have deported.
Thank you Olivia : Well the only good new I am pleased with was the Liberals won a minority government in Canada Mark Carney is now our Prime Minister. My NDP party took a real shellacking . For myself the blessing was Donald Trump getting involved with the election. He was pulling for the Conservatives They will be the opposition but their leader Pierre Poilievre was defeated the Conservatives seat held for twenty years. Pierre wore a MAGA hat off and on . So the MAGA hat and the intrusions of Donald sealed the deal. It seems as if The Heritage Foundation got a few of their ideas from Nazi Germany. I think of the Malicious Practices Act, Treachery Act, Deportation Act, and the Enabling Act. All designed to stifle free speech , the leader can rule by decree, deportation of undesirables. It seems to all fit in with 2025. Also I was reminded of Lebensborn - the Nazi eugenics program when JD Vance was speaking about having more babies to populate the USA. Thanks again Olivia.
This is so alarming. How can taking children from HHS and putting DHS enforcement in charge of them solve anything? Is the intent to treat them more like criminals? Make it easier to boot them out of the US? It's sick.
The point is the cruelty
Exactly!
God help those innocent children and everyone in danger of being deported, potentially any and all of us. This administration is a nightmare on steroids. When will the cowardly Republicans in Congress stand up and defend our country which is slouching toward demise at the hands of this ruthless, unintelligent despot and his hangers on willing to do anything for power?
thank you for this article. truly horrifying.
This morning I read that a US citizen here in CT- a physician, born in PA, received a "self-deportation due to the expiration of parole" letter. This administration is so vile, corrupt and incompetent it's unclear if this was a mistake or another thing to invoke fear. This doesn't compare to the inhumanity of deporting children in need of medical care, but adding this to the conversation since it appears to be another action to advance the goals of the regime.
There have been quite a few of these recently and as far as I can tell, the regime has been silent on how or if they will correct the errors. Pity the poor individuals singled out by these bogus "remove yourself immediately" orders.
According to Rachel last night, the number of natural born citizens receiving these letters, was up to at least 9-10 people
Thanks for that. Still waiting for the regime to explain what they are doing about it.
Thanks, been wondering about the extent of these. Not the biggest issue, but a concern nonetheless.
Another terrific column. Keep up the good work!
Excellent article -we all need to continue shouting Pro democracy- due process as loud and as often as possible.
You will not find any humanity in the Republican party of today. If a Republican shows any signs of humanity, they are run out of the government and targeted for harassment and retribution.
The deportation process must be fixed NOW. If the greedy bastards can get away with this, then deporting anyone is on the table. No one is safe, our freedom to say and do as we please is gone.. we must wake up the resistance !
The modus operandi is to break the law and then defend the illegal action in court. The laws that are codified in the Bill of Rights are supposed to be followed!
Fortunately, most of the regime's appeals have failed due to incompetence. The only way to overcome this wannabe dictatorship is to beat down every stupid appeal they mount. Sadly a few probably Republican judges have let them get away with their dubious schemes.