NBC News reports:
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.”
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Sen. John Barrasso leaves the door open to voting to support the suspension of Habeas Corpus pic.twitter.com/9JjFyzaP9x
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