Suspension of Habeas Corpus in Immigration Crackdown
White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller suggested suspending habeas corpus as part of the administration's immigration crackdown, sparking controversy and legal debates.
Key Points
- Stephen Miller mentioned actively looking at suspending habeas corpus in the context of an immigration crackdown
- Habeas corpus allows individuals to challenge their detention
- Historically, habeas corpus has been suspended only four times, including during the Civil War and after the bombing at Pearl Harbor
- Legal battles and challenges are expected if habeas corpus is suspended
Cons
- Highly controversial
- Legal debates and challenges
- Possible violation of due process protections for migrants