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Stephen Miller Sparks Outrage with Habeas Corpus Suspension Proposal

5/13/2025

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On May 9, 2025, Stephen Miller, a key adviser to Trump, ignited a firestorm by suggesting the suspension of habeas corpus, a fundamental protection against unlawful detention. Critics swiftly condemned the move as a slide towards fascism, emphasizing that such a drastic measure requires Congressional approval and is reserved for only the most extreme situations.

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On May 9, 2025, Stephen Miller, a key adviser to Trump, ignited a firestorm by suggesting the suspension of habeas corpus, a fundamental protection against unlawful detention. Critics swiftly condemned the move as a slide towards fascism, emphasizing that such a drastic measure requires Congressional approval and is reserved for only the most extreme situations.