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U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem testifes before a House Homeland Security hearing, in Washington

Politics May 20

What is habeas corpus, and what has the Trump administration said about suspending it?

By Meg Kinnard, Associated Press

Politics May 20

U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem testifes before a House Homeland Security hearing, in Washington
WATCH: Noem fumbles definition of habeas corpus

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem stumbled Tuesday when asked to define habeas corpus, the constitutionally protected right to unlawful detention.

By Erica R. Hendry

Politics May 09

U.S. President Donald Trump holds a rally to celebrate his first 100 days in office
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Top Trump adviser suggests White House could suspend habeas corpus to deport migrants

The Trump administration again escalated its fight with the judiciary. In stunning remarks, White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller said they are considering suspending habeas corpus for migrants contesting detentions. Miller’s comments come as judges across the country…

By Laura Barrón-López, Kyle Midura, Shrai Popat, Matt Loffman

Politics May 09

White House deputy chief of staff Miller speaks to the media, outside the White House
WATCH: Stephen Miller says Trump administration is ‘actively looking at’ suspending habeas corpus

Stephen Miller, a top White House adviser, said the administration is looking for ways to expand its legal power to deport migrants who are in the country illegally.

By Associated Press

World Dec 22

In landmark ruling, orangutan granted legal ‘person’ status in Argentina

A court in Argentina ruled Sunday that an orangutan was entitled to some basic rights as a "non-human individual" and can live in a partially free primate sanctuary, local media reported.

By Joshua Barajas

Jun 12

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Justices Rule Terror Suspects Can Appeal Detentions

A Supreme Court ruling Thursday granted Guantanamo detainees the right to challenge their cases in civilian courts. Experts examine the case and its impact on anti-terror efforts.

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Mar 25

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Court Overrules President Bush in Texas Case, Weighs Detainee Rights

The Supreme Court ruled Thursday that Texas does not have to reopen the case of a Mexican national on death row, rebuking President Bush, and heard arguments in a terrorism detainee rights case. The National Law Journal's Marcia Coyle explains…

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Dec 05

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Supreme Court Hears Arguments in Case Testing Rights of Detainees

The Supreme Court considered Wednesday whether terrorism suspects held at Guantanamo Bay have constitutional rights to challenge their detention in court. Legal experts evaluate the high court hearings and what a decision could mean for U.S. policy.

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Sep 28

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Senate Rejects Habeas Corpus in Interrogation Bill

The Senate passed a bill Thursday on the prosecution and interrogation of suspected terrorists, rejecting an amendment that would have allowed the suspects to challenge their detention in court. Experts discuss this and other aspects of the legislation.

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Aug 15

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Arrests Cast New Light on British Anti-terror Policies

London police announced Tuesday the arrest of a 25th suspect in the plot to bomb flights from the UK to the United States. Terrorism and law experts discuss the differences between U.S. and British anti-terror laws.

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