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Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem sparked controversy at a Senate hearing Tuesday after mischaracterizing the constitutional principle of habeas corpus as a presidential power to deport individuals from the U.S., drawing a swift correction from multiple lawmakers. During questioning by Sen. Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.), Noem said, “Habeas corpus is a …

The Trump administration is considering suspending the constitutional right of habeas corpus in an effort to speed up the removal of individuals it claims are in the country illegally, White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller said Friday. Speaking to reporters, Miller cited the Constitution’s allowance for the suspension …