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Trump administration 'looking at' suspending habeas corpus, Stephen Miller says
Stephen Miller stated on Friday that the Trump administration is actively considering suspending habeas corpus to deport migrants illegally in the U.S.
This move follows President Trump's March claims that the U.S. faces an 'invasion' of Venezuelan gang members and his invocation of the 1798 Alien Enemies Act.
Federal courts across the nation have blocked the administration's efforts to invoke the Alien Enemies Act, citing various concerns, including doubts about whether the United States is genuinely experiencing an invasion.
The 2008 Supreme Court ruled that Guantanamo detainees have constitutional habeas corpus rights, allowing them to challenge detention before a judge, underscoring legal protections at stake.
If pursued, suspending habeas corpus could expand deportation powers as part of the administration's broader U.S.-Mexico border crackdown but would likely prompt significant legal challenges.
Stephen Miller, Donald Trump's advisor, says the government is actively considering the possibility of suspending this prerogative for undocumented immigrants ...