HABEAS CORPUS SUSPENSION

May 11 2025POLITICS

Can Trump really suspend habeas corpus to speed up deportations?

There is a lot of talk about speeding up deportations. The Trump team is considering some extreme measures. One of these is suspending habeas corpus. This is a big deal. Habeas corpus is a fundamental right. It allows people to challenge their detention in court. The idea is to bring a prisoner before a judge. The judge then decides if the imprisonment is legal. This...

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May 10 2025POLITICS

The Right to Challenge Detention: A Critical Look at Potential Suspension

The Trump administration is contemplating a significant move that could impact the rights of individuals detained by the government. This move involves suspending habeas corpus, a fundamental legal principle that allows people to challenge their detention in court. This principle is not a new concept. It has been around for centuries and is deeply rooted in the US Co...

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