Capin' Up with Current Affairs: Trump's Plan to Alter Due Process for Immigrants
White House Advisor Stephen Miller reveals plans to potentially bypass migrant due process procedures.
Stephen Miller, the top Trump adviser, announced on Friday that the administration is considering stripping immigrants without authorization of their due process protections. In a casual chat outside the White House, Miller stated that they are "actively looking" at ways to execute this change, invoking the Constitution's clause regarding the suspension of habeas corpus during times of invasion.
"The Courts ain't just wrestlin' with the executive branch; they're wrestlin' with the legislative branch too. So all that'll influence the choices the president makes," Miller said, aiming to clarify the administration's stance on immigration law.
Trump has frequently expressed discontent with the due process protections outlined in the Constitution that have hindered his efforts to expedite mass deportations. In a recent interview with Kristen Welker for NBC News' "Meet the Press," he grumbled, "I don't know, it seems - it might say that, but if you're talkin' 'bout that, then we'd have to have a million or 2 million or 3 million trials."
The Constitution stipulates that the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus can only be suspended in cases of rebellion or invasion when the public safety may require it. However, Trump’s reference to an "invasion" has been met with skepticism, as federal judges in different states have disagreed with the idea that unauthorized immigrants present such a threat.
Legal experts maintain that any suspension of due process would necessitate congressional approval. Nevertheless, Stephen Miller has been vocal about his belief that the judicial branch does not have jurisdiction over immigration matters. In an essay for the National Constitution Center, Neal Katyal and Amy Coney Barrett (currently a Supreme Court justice) argued that a suspension of habeas corpus is an "extraordinary" power that requires extreme circumstances, highlighting its use during times of war or national emergencies.
Historically, presidents like Abraham Lincoln and Franklin D. Roosevelt have temporarily suspended the writ of habeas corpus during the Civil War and World War II, respectively. However, these instances were met with legal challenges and ultimately required congressional approval to be enacted.
As the drama unfolds, folks are left wondering whether the courts will side with the Adams Avenue crowd or remain committed to safeguarding the constitutional rights of immigration genpop. Stay tuned for more updates on the immigration proceedings, as we navigate the goings-on at the White House and Capitol Hill.
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- Stephen Miller, a key adviser to President Trump, has invoked the Constitution's clause on suspending habeas corpus in the context of immigration policy-and-legislation, suggesting a potential alteration in the due process rights of immigrants without authorization.
- Legal experts have contended that any suspension of due process would necessitate congressional approval, a position echoed by Neal Katyal and Amy Coney Barrett in their essay for the National Constitution Center.
- Pension plans and general news might seem unrelated to the ongoing immigration debates, but understanding the legal implications of suspending due process protections could prove relevant as soon-to-be Justice Barrett has weighed in on the matter.
- Rarely does a presidential administration's immigration policy attract the same level of scrutiny as Trump's plan to alter due process for immigrants, with questions surrounding the constitutionality of the move generating widespread political discussion.
