Book Alleges White House Weighed Suspending Habeas Corpus for Undocumented Immigrants
A new book by two New York Times reporters claims that the White House last year considered suspending habeas corpus rights for undocumented immigrants. These rights typically allow individuals to challenge the legality of their detention. Details from the book, titled 'Regime Change: Inside the Imperial Presidency of Donald Trump,' were featured in a report published by The New York Times on Monday.
According to a new book authored by two New York Times reporters, the White House reportedly weighed the suspension of habeas corpus rights for undocumented immigrants last year. Habeas corpus rights provide individuals with the ability to challenge the legality of their detention.
The information is detailed in the book, titled 'Regime Change: Inside the Imperial Presidency of Donald Trump.' A report published Monday by The New York Times highlighted these specific claims from the book.
According to The Hill, the White House's consideration of this measure was a significant policy discussion.
