Abrego Garcia's Return

The upshot of this case is that presidents eventually decide that they need the good will of the courts more than they need to defy a particular court order. That realization does not always happen right away and does require prodding from diligent judges and advocates. But we're not in a constitutional crisis because the sausage takes time to make or looks unappealing during the process.  

Jun 6, 2025 - 22:05
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The upshot of this case is that presidents eventually decide that they need the good will of the courts more than they need to defy a particular court order. That realization does not always happen right away and does require prodding from diligent judges and advocates. But we're not in a constitutional crisis because the sausage takes time to make or looks unappealing during the process.