Trump's Administration Faces Claims of Authoritarianism, Rule Violations

President Trump’s administration is facing mounting criticism for actions perceived as authoritarian and defiant of constitutional checks and balances. Critics highlight the administration’s refusal to comply with Supreme Court orders in the deportation case of Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, raising concerns about due process and the erosion of judicial authority. Trump’s alignment with leaders like El Salvador’s Nayib Bukele, known for suspending constitutional rights, has fueled fears of similar trends in the U.S. Beyond immigration, the administration has been accused of pressuring legal and academic institutions to conform to its agenda and targeting dissenting law firms and universities. Commentators compare these actions to historical abuses of power listed in the Declaration of Independence and warn that such conduct signals a dangerous drift toward authoritarianism and a potential constitutional crisis. The administration’s moves are seen as part of a broader pattern undermining democracy, the rule of law, and fundamental American freedoms.