One Story for the Public, Another for the Courts

The Trump administration's contradictory statements on immigration

When selling its immigration crackdown to the public, the Trump administration often makes fiery claims. It says that those being deported are "gang members," “terrorists,” and "cold-blooded criminals." It blames “activist judges” for standing in the way. It admits no error.

But in court, government lawyers have contradicted the administration’s media me…