**Trump Administration Weighs Suspending Habeas Corpus Amid Immigration Tensions**

Sun Jun 22 2025 02:39:39 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
**Trump Administration Weighs Suspending Habeas Corpus Amid Immigration Tensions**

In a contentious move, the Trump administration is reportedly exploring the suspension of habeas corpus to address immigration-related court challenges.


As tensions rise surrounding immigration detentions and deportations, the Trump administration's consideration of suspending habeas corpus has ignited a heated debate regarding legal rights and presidential powers.



The Trump administration, led by White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller, is reportedly "actively looking at" the possibility of suspending habeas corpus—the constitutional right allowing individuals to challenge their detention. Miller stated this could be permissible during times of "rebellion or invasion," as outlined in the US Constitution. His remarks come in response to ongoing judicial interventions against the administration's aggressive immigration policies, which include detaining both undocumented individuals and foreign students who express dissenting political views.

Recent rulings have highlighted the friction between the administration's policies and judicial oversight, with federal judges ordering the release of detainees who have claimed their rights were violated under habeas corpus. One notable case involved a Turkish university student, recently released after being detained for criticizing Israel. Another Columbia University student, who advocated for Palestinian rights, was also freed following similar judicial intervention.

Miller emphasized that how the courts respond would heavily influence their approach. He controversially dubbed habeas corpus a "privilege," asserting Congressional actions had already limited judicial jurisdiction over immigration matters. However, legal experts have contested this interpretation, asserting that the power to suspend habeas corpus lies strictly with Congress, not the executive branch.

Trump's longstanding pledge to enact tougher immigration enforcement has shaped his administration’s strategies. Despite recent judicial setbacks, the administration continues to pursue expedited deportations. Nevertheless, enforcement has proved inconsistent; a federal judge recently barred the use of wartime laws to facilitate the deportation of over 200 Venezuelans.

While Donald Trump has remained silent on the topic of suspending habeas corpus, he hinted at exploring alternative methods to address judicial blocks on his policy maneuvers. Historically, habeas corpus has been suspended only in extreme circumstances, including during the American Civil War and World War II, with the Constitution explicitly designating this power to Congress.

It remains to be seen how the administration will navigate the legal landscape surrounding immigration as it considers a total suspension of this vital constitutional protection.

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