ICE Deports Man Despite Court Order; US Law, Apparently, Optional
The Guardian reports that ICE deported Chanthila “Shawn” Souvannarath to Laos, ignoring a federal judge’s order to keep him in the US. Judge Shelly Dick explicitly stated Souvannarath, born in a Thai refugee camp and a lawful US permanent resident since infancy, had a “substantial claim of US citizenship.” Yet, ICE proceeded anyway, proving that immigration policy dictates trump judicial
oversight. This isn't an isolated incident; ICE has a documented history of operating with an air of impunity. Critics have long argued that the agency often prioritizes expulsion over due process, especially for those lacking the resources to fight protracted legal battles. One might wonder if the 'rule of law' is a mere suggestion when applied to certain government entities and specific
populations deemed undesirable.