White House 'actively looking at' suspending habeas corpus
BBC NewsSaturday, May 10, 2025 at 10:24:28 AM
The White House is considering suspending habeas corpus, a legal principle protecting against unlawful detention, as judges challenge recent Trump administration detentions tied to immigration enforcement.
What This Means: This signals a potential escalation in executive power over judicial oversight, raising concerns about civil liberties and the rule of law in the context of aggressive immigration enforcement. It reflects broader tensions between security measures and constitutional rights.
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