1. United States
2. Wash.
3. Letter

Suspending the writ of habeas corpus is an extraordinary measure that should only be considered in the gravest of emergencies threatening public safety. The Constitution clearly states it can only be suspended "in Cases of Rebellion or Invasion." Immigration issues alone do not rise to that level of national crisis. Habeas corpus is a fundamental right enshrined in our founding document, protecting against unlawful detention. Stripping this critical due process safeguard would be a dangerous overreach of executive power that undermines core constitutional principles. We implore the administration to uphold the rule of law and respect judicial oversight as a vital check on governmental authority. Eroding habeas corpus protections sets a disturbing precedent that could enable further erosion of civil liberties under the guise of national security. Rather than pursuing draconian measures that flout the Constitution, we urge focusing efforts on comprehensive immigration reform through the proper legislative process while upholding America's commitment to human rights and due process of law.