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 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 Watch 3:55 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 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 Watch 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. Continue watching
Mar 25 Watch 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… Continue watching
Dec 05 Watch 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. Continue watching
Sep 28 Watch 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. Continue watching
Aug 15 Watch 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. Continue watching