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Trump Administration Considers Suspending Habeas Corpus for Deportations

5/10/2025

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In a bold move, White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller revealed that the Trump administration is contemplating suspending habeas corpus to fast-track deportations hindered by the courts. He argued that the Constitution permits such actions during an "invasion," while also calling out the judiciary for allegedly overreaching their power.

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In a bold move, White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller revealed that the Trump administration is contemplating suspending habeas corpus to fast-track deportations hindered by the courts. He argued that the Constitution permits such actions during an "invasion," while also calling out the judiciary for allegedly overreaching their power.