Sen. John Barrasso dodges when asked whether he would support suspending habeas corpus [View all]
Source: NBC News
May 11, 2025, 10:38 AM EDT / Updated May 11, 2025, 11:53 AM EDT
Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., dodged multiple questions on Sunday about whether he would support suspending habeas corpus for undocumented immigrants in the country, ultimately saying he did not think the issue would come before Congress. His comments during an interview on NBC News’ “Meet the Press” came after top White House adviser Stephen Miller told reporters on Friday that the administration was examining ways to end the due process protection for undocumented immigrants.
The writ of habeas corpus allows people to legally challenge their detentions. The Constitution allows the privilege to be suspended “in cases of rebellion or invasion” when “the public safety may require it.” “The president has said he will follow the law,” Barrasso told moderator Kristen Welker when asked whether he would vote to suspend habeas corpus if the issue is brought before Congress.
“The president says if he disagrees with the law, that he will appeal those things,” Barrasso continued. “The president was elected and he won everyone in the battleground states on promising to secure the border and bring safety back to our communities.” Asked again whether he would vote to suspend habeas corpus, Barrasso repeated that Trump “said he is going to follow the law.” When asked a third time for a yes-or-no answer, Barrasso said, “I don’t believe this is going to come to Congress.”
Miller told reporters Friday that the administration was “actively looking at” suspending habeas corpus, noting the Constitution says that the privilege can be suspended during an invasion.
Read more: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/john-barrasso-dodges-asked-support-suspending-habeas-corpus-rcna206096
= new reply since forum marked as read