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What Is Habeas Corpus And Why Is Trump Considering Suspending It?
What Is Habeas Corpus And Why Is Trump Considering Suspending It?

Donald Trump ‘s administration is floating the idea of suspending habeas corpus, which gives immigrants the right to challenge their detention when they face deportation. According to the BBC , White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller suggested the idea on Friday when he told reporters that the Constitution allows habeas corpus to be suspended during times of “rebellion or invasion.” “I would say that’s an option we’re actively looking at,” Miller told reporters, per CNBC . What are the ongoing civil cases challenging Trump’s deportation of undocumented immigrants? While Trump continues his effort to deport undocumented immigrants without due process, his attempt has been largely blocked by judges. One of the latest cases involves Tufts University student Rumeysa Öztürk, who was released from immigration custody on Friday. Öztürk was imprisoned for 45 days after the administration revoked her student visa. The Trump administration arrested the Turkish student, saying that...

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