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Trump’s Authoritarian Assault on Habeas Corpus

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May 4.   Philip Bump: Trump says ‘I don’t know’ when asked if he’s required to uphold Constitution.

May 9.   Steve Vladeck: Suspending Habeas Corpus: In response to adverse rulings in numerous immigration cases, Stephen Miller is raising the specter of suspending habeas.

May 9.   Julianne McShane: After Jailing of Newark Mayor, DHS Official Warns of “More Arrests Coming” This comes as the administration is also considering suspending habeas corpus. The message is loud and clear: There is no rule of law.

May 20.   Scott Neuman: DHS secretary misstates meaning of habeas corpus under Senate scrutiny.

May 20.   Amanda Holpuch: What Is Habeas Corpus, the Basic Right That Trump Officials Are Talking About Suspending?

May 23.   NPR: Can Trump suspend habeas corpus?