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Reject suspension of habeas corpus, uphold civil liberties

To: Sen. Kelly, Sen. Gallego, Rep. Schweikert

From: A constituent in Phoenix, AZ

May 10

The suspension of habeas corpus represents an alarming violation of fundamental civil liberties and due process that are enshrined in our Constitution. This extraordinary measure has historically only been employed during times of rebellion or invasion when public safety faces the gravest of threats, not as a means to circumvent judicial oversight of immigration policies. Preserving habeas corpus is crucial to maintaining the system of checks and balances that guards against governmental overreach and safeguards the rights of all people within our borders. Pursuing this course of action would essentially allow for indefinite detention without justification, stripping away crucial legal protections and undermining America's founding principles of justice and liberty. I urge you to resoundly reject any effort to suspend this vital constitutional right, as doing so would be an unacceptable breach of our nation's commitment to freedom and the rule of law.

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