Abrego Garcia: Deportation Redux

The article details the case of Abrego Garcia, an El Salvadorian immigrant facing deportation despite living in the US for years, working, and having family ties. It argues that his case is being used by the Trump administration to erode democratic rights and normalize the persecution of immigrants. Garcia, who fled El Salvador due to gang violence, has no criminal record in the US. His deportation hinges on a minor traffic violation from years ago, which the administration is exploiting to justify his removal. The article highlights that Garcia's case is not unique and represents a broader pattern of targeting immigrants, even those with deep community ties and no history of serious crime. The article accuses the Trump administration of disregarding due process and legal precedent in its pursuit of deportations, creating a climate of fear within immigrant communities. It points to the administration's increased collaboration with ICE, and the utilization of minor infractions as pretexts for deportation. The article connects Garcia's case to a wider political agenda, claiming that the targeting of immigrants serves as a tool to divide the working class and divert attention from domestic economic problems. It argues that the administration is using the case to justify increasingly authoritarian measures and suppress dissent by targeting vulnerable populations. find the original article here: https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2025/04/16/ffwy-a16.html