Van Hollen Grand Standing Could it backfire?
It is my contention that Sen. Van Hollen’s involvement in this situation crosses a line, particularly given the legal complexities surrounding immigration enforcement and deportation orders. The fact that he took it upon himself to intervene in what appears to be an official, federal matter without court or congressional approval could definitely be seen as an overreach of authority. This is especially true given that the deportation decision was already made, and the matter had been ruled on by the courts. “The Supreme Court said the district court order was unlawful and its main components were unlawful and reversed 9-0 unanimously, stating clearly that neither the Secretary of State or President could be compelled by anybody to forcibly retrieve a citizen of El Salvador from El Salvador who, again, is a member of MS-13, which—as I’m sure you understand—rapes little girls, murders women, murders children, is engaged in barbaric activities in the world. And I can prom...