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Habeas Corpus Misstep: Noem Sparks Outrage in Senate

5/23/2025

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Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem sparked controversy after misdefining habeas corpus in a Senate hearing, mistakenly stating it permitted presidential deportation. Senator Maggie Hassan quickly set the record straight. Adding to the uproar, Noem's dismissive social media post, "Suck It," regarding a lawsuit against her department, raised serious questions about her professionalism.

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Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem sparked controversy after misdefining habeas corpus in a Senate hearing, mistakenly stating it permitted presidential deportation. Senator Maggie Hassan quickly set the record straight. Adding to the uproar, Noem's dismissive social media post, "Suck It," regarding a lawsuit against her department, raised serious questions about her professionalism.