Habeas corpus guarantees someone who is detained or arrested representation by a lawyer, and to a judge that will evaluate the legality of their detention. Here's what to know. The term habeas ...

The legal doctrine of “habeas corpus,” a Latin phrase that has its American roots in English law as early as the 12th century, stands as a barrier to unlawful arrest. In its essence, habeas corpus ...

In “Trump’s Habeas Corpus Threat” (Politics & Ideas, May 14), William A. Galston criticizes the idea that President Donald Trump could unilaterally suspend habeas corpus to deport illegal ...

The future of habeas corpus has been pushed into the spotlight as President Donald Trump has been involved in discussions inside his administration over potentially taking the extreme step of ...

On May 9, Miller told reporters that the administration is considering whether to suspend the right to habeas corpus – known as “The Great Writ” – in immigration cases. Suspending habeas corpus, which ...

Kovarsky said the reason why suspension of habeas corpus is so restricted “is precisely because it’s so severe.” “You have no right, to a court, to say that you’re being unlawfully detained.

Stephen Miller says the Trump administration is considering suspending habeas corpus to accelerate deportations. Habeas corpus protects against unlawful detention and is deeply rooted in American law.

US President Donald Trump's administration is "actively looking at" suspending habeas corpus, the principle that a person should be able to challenge their detention in court. Stephen Miller, the ...