Overview

• Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem incorrectly defined habeas corpus during Senate testimony, claiming it is a presidential power to remove individuals from the country.
• Senator Maggie Hassan corrected Noem, explaining that habeas corpus protects individuals from arbitrary detention by requiring the government to justify imprisonment in court.
• The Trump administration, led by Stephen Miller, is exploring the suspension of habeas corpus to expedite deportations, citing an 'invasion' at the U.S.-Mexico border.
• Legal experts and lawmakers argue that suspending habeas corpus requires Congressional approval and does not apply to immigration under constitutional criteria of rebellion or invasion.
• A recent poll shows 60% of Americans, including majorities of Democrats and independents, support preserving habeas corpus, highlighting public opposition to its suspension.