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Kristi Noem Incorrectly Defines Habeas Corpus as Trump’s Right to Deport People

21 May 2025 at 03:50
The right allows people to legally challenge their detentions by the government and is guaranteed in the Constitution.

© Haiyun Jiang for The New York Times

Kristi Noem, the homeland security secretary, during a committee hearing on Capitol Hill last week.

What Is Habeas Corpus, and Why Are Trump Officials Talking About Suspending It?

21 May 2025 at 05:41
Administration officials have suggested suspending a legal principle that protects against unlawful detention, and struggled to accurately define it.

© Haiyun Jiang for The New York Times

Kristi Noem, the homeland security secretary, appeared to not know what habeas corpus was during an appearance before the Senate.
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