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International Business Times
International Business Times
Vidhya Ck

Trump Administration Weighs Suspending Habeas Corpus To Speed Up Deportations

Habeas corpus is a key constitutional safeguard that limits executive power, allowing detainees to challenge unlawful imprisonment and request release through the courts. (Credit: Latin Times)

White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller revealed that the Trump administration is "actively considering" suspending habeas corpus — the constitutional right to challenge detention in court — as part of its effort to broaden federal authority to deport migrants.

President Trump has been personally involved in internal discussions about the potential suspension of habeas corpus, reports NBC.

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