An open letter to the U.S. Congress

Reject suspension of habeas corpus, defend civil liberties

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The suggestion by Stephen Miller to suspend habeas corpus is an extreme overreach that poses a grave threat to civil liberties and due process. Habeas corpus protects against unlawful detention and has been a bedrock principle of our legal system since the founding of this nation. Its suspension cannot be justified merely by citing immigration challenges. Such an action would severely undermine constitutional rights and the system of checks and balances. I urge you to resoundingly reject any attempt to suspend this fundamental legal protection. The three branches of government must serve as a check on each other to prevent abuses of power. Granting the executive branch unchecked authority to detain individuals without due process would be a dangerous precedent that corrodes democratic principles. Stand firm in defending the Constitution and the rights it enshrines, including habeas corpus. Robust judicial oversight is essential to ensure the rule of law prevails over unfettered executive overreach. The gravity of this issue demands a forceful response preserving our nation's commitment to liberty and justice.

▶ Created on May 9 by David

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