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White House weighed suspending habeas corpus rights for undocumented immigrants: Book

White House weighed suspending habeas corpus rights for undocumented immigrants: Book

Summary

Last year, the White House considered stopping habeas corpus rights for undocumented immigrants. Habeas corpus is a legal right that lets detained people challenge their detention in court. This information comes from a new book by two New York Times reporters about President Donald Trump’s administration.

Key Facts

  • The White House discussed suspending habeas corpus for undocumented immigrants last year.
  • Habeas corpus allows people who are detained to ask a court to review whether their detention is lawful.
  • This report is based on a new book called “Regime Change: Inside the Imperial Presidency of Donald Trump.”
  • The book was written by two reporters from The New York Times.
  • The book provides new details about actions considered during President Donald Trump’s time in office.
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