Habeas Corpus Under Threat: Experts Sound Alarm Over Potential Suspension

The threat to Habeas Corpus: Experts warn of potential government overreach. The Trump administration's consideration of suspending the writ of habeas corpus during mass deportations has sparked widespread concern among legal experts and advocacy groups. Lee Kovarsky, a law professor at the University of Texas and an expert on habeas corpus, warns that such a move could allow the government to detain anyone indefinitely without legal recourse. "Without limits," Kovarsky states, "the government could detain anyone without legal recourse, not just non-citizens." The Constitution allows for the suspension of habeas corpus only in cases of rebellion or invasion, a far cry from the current situation. LULAC, currently engaged in legal battles with the Trump administration, is actively challenging these actions. The organization's commitment to protecting the rights of all Americans underscores the gravity of the situation. The outcome of these legal challenges will have profound implications for the rule of law and civil liberties in the United States.