Overview

• White House official Stephen Miller stated the administration is considering suspending habeas corpus to expedite deportations, claiming it is a legal option during 'invasion' scenarios.
• Legal scholars and federal judges emphasize that only Congress can suspend habeas corpus, and only in cases of rebellion or invasion, which they argue do not apply here.
• President Trump is reportedly personally involved in discussions about the controversial proposal, which critics warn undermines due process and constitutional separation of powers.
• Senator John Barrasso indicated he does not expect the issue to come before Congress, while Senator Amy Klobuchar dismissed the idea as a political distraction.
• Courts have already blocked related deportation measures, including the administration's use of the Alien Enemies Act, citing insufficient evidence of an 'invasion.'