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Only Congress May Suspend the Writ of Habeas Corpus

Lessons from Hamdi v. Rumsfeld

Reason · May 10, 2025

Trump news at a glance: White House doesn’t trust Hegseth to choose new chief of staff

Exasperated by turmoil dogging defense secretary, the White House will block his new choice, sources say – key US politics stories from 9 May 2025 at a glance

The Guardian - US · May 10, 2025

Trove of documents unsealed in NYC mayor's criminal case offers a glimpse of thwarted investigation

Federal agents investigating New York City Mayor Eric Adams were still seizing phones and applying for search warrants days before Justice Department leaders ordered prosecutors to drop the corruption case

The Independent UK · May 10, 2025

Texas Democrats cancel planned vote to condemn Rep. Henry Cuellar

Concerns about measures to enforce a ban against a lawmaker’s access to voter files led the party to drop the vote, a party leader said.

The Texas Tribune · May 9, 2025

WATCH: Democratic Newark Mayor Arrested While Protesting Opening of Immigration Detention Center

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested on Friday while protesting the opening of a federal immigration detention center

Latin Times · May 9, 2025

Mayor of Newark Ras Baraka released after arrest at Ice jail protest

Mayor’s wife accuses government of targeting her husband as video shows him being placed in handcuffs by officials

The Guardian - US · May 9, 2025

Stephen Miller Says Trump Admin is 'Looking At' Suspending Habeas Corpus To Enforce Deportations

Stephen Miller, President Trump's Deputy Chief of Staff, suggested the Trump administration could suspend habeas corpus rights to enforce deportations

Latin Times · May 9, 2025

Republican Senator Defends Democratic Lawmaker After 'Vicious Attacks' Detailed Concerns for His Mental Health: 'Not the John I Know'

Sen. Dave McCormick broke ranks to defend Democratic colleague John Fetterman against what he called "disgraceful smears," urging critics to stop politicizing the senator's health.

Latin Times · May 9, 2025

Indiana passes law threatening non-profit status of expensive hospitals

Landmark legislation follows local uproar over a Guardian investigation into a major non-profit’s high prices

The Guardian - US · May 9, 2025

White House to take choice of Pentagon chief of staff out of Hegseth’s hands

Exclusive: The intervention to marginalize Ricky Buria is aimed at insulating the Pentagon from any more missteps

The Guardian - US · May 9, 2025