1. United States
2. N.Y.
3. Letter

The White House is actively considering suspending the writ of habeas corpus, a fundamental legal instrument that protects against unlawful detention. Habeas corpus safeguards personal freedom by requiring the government to justify why someone is being held. Eliminating this constitutional right would be an alarming violation of civil liberties. We must firmly oppose any attempt to suspend habeas corpus and uphold this crucial check on abuses of power. The consequences of rescinding such a foundational legal protection would be severe and unacceptable in a free society. I urge you to take a strong stance against any efforts to undermine habeas corpus and defend this essential human rights guarantee.