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Time to suspend habeas corpus
Trump Administration, Miller Consider Suspending Habeas Corpus for All Detainees; Only Congress Can Suspend, Lincoln Precedent Noted
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Updated May 11, 2025, 09:39 PM
Discussions have emerged regarding the potential suspension of the writ of habeas corpus by the Trump administration. Habeas corpus is a constitutional right allowing individuals to challenge their detention in court, and its suspension is only permitted under Article 1, Section 9 of the U.S. Constitution during cases of rebellion or invasion when public safety requires it. Legal experts and lawmakers emphasize that only Congress has the authority to suspend habeas corpus, and only in emergencies. Critics argue that suspending this right without such conditions would undermine due process and the rule of law, equating it to authoritarian practices. The debate intensified after statements from officials, including Miller, who indicated that the administration is considering suspending habeas corpus, which would affect all detainees, including citizens and undocumented immigrants. Historically, habeas corpus was suspended only during the Civil War under President Lincoln. The issue has sparked concern among constitutional scholars and politicians about the implications for civil liberties and the potential for indefinite detention without trial.
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