Hillary Clinton Lashes Out at Trump Administration Over Deportation Case Handling

Clinton Renews Warning on Authoritarianism Over Deportation Case

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has issued a pointed rebuke of President Donald Trump’s administration following its handling of the Kilmar Abrego Garcia deportation case. In a statement posted to X, Clinton reiterated concerns she raised before the 2016 election, warning that “there is no safe haven under authoritarianism.” Josh Morgan, Josh Morgan / USA TODAY NETWORK

Supreme Court Ordered Return of Deported Resident, But Trump Admin Balks

The controversy stems from the deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland resident with legal protected status, who was mistakenly sent to a prison in El Salvador. Despite a recent unanimous U.S. Supreme Court decision requiring the federal government to “facilitate” his return, the Trump administration has so far refused to act. Leandro Paes Leme / Pexels

Clinton: “They Can Do It to Anyone”

“If they can ship Kilmar Abrego Garcia to a foreign prison — accused of no crime, with no trial — they can do it to anyone,” Clinton wrote, framing the incident as a broader threat to civil liberties. She concluded her post by urging “Americans of conscience” to resist the administration's actions. Michael Vadon / Gage Skidmore / Wikimedia

DOJ Admits Error But Stands by Deportation

The Justice Department has acknowledged that Abrego Garcia’s deportation was an “administrative error,” but continues to argue that it lacks the legal means to reverse it. Officials have also reiterated claims—unproven in court—that Garcia was affiliated with the MS-13 gang, a point critics say is being used to justify inaction. Sebmol / Wikimedia

Miller’s Supreme Court Claim Contradicted by Court Records

White House adviser Stephen Miller further stoked controversy in a recent Fox News appearance, claiming, “We won the Supreme Court case already, 9-0.” However, the court's own records indicate that the justices issued an unsigned opinion requiring action to bring Garcia back—contradicting Miller’s assertion. Gage Skidmore / Wikimedia

Rep. Jasmine Crockett Compares Trump Era to “Abusive Relationship”

Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Texas also weighed in, stating, “I feel like I’m in an abusive relationship. “I think all Americans may feel like we’re in an abusive relationship with this administration, as well as with the Supreme Court,” she said. Megan Smith / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Deportation Case Sparks Broader Concerns Over Executive Power

The incident has intensified debate about executive authority, immigration enforcement, and the rule of law, with critics pointing to this case as emblematic of broader systemic issues under Trump’s leadership. Supporters of the former president have argued the administration’s focus on public safety justifies its cautious approach. The White House / Wikimedia