Trump Administration Explores Suspending Habeas Corpus | JQJO

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem incorrectly defined habeas corpus, stating it allows the president to remove people from the country and suspend their rights. Senator Maggie Hassan corrected her, emphasizing its role in protecting individuals from unlawful detention. The Trump administration is reportedly exploring suspending habeas corpus to expand deportation powers, citing a potential "invasion" of migrants. Legal experts doubt the administration's success, given past judicial skepticism towards similar efforts and the constitutional requirement for Congressional authorization to suspend habeas corpus, which is unlikely to happen given current political divides.