White House lawyer analyzed suspending habeas corpus for undocumented immigrants.
White House staff secretary Will Scharf wrote memos in 2025 assessing the legality of proposals floated by deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller to suspend habeas corpus protections for undocumented immigrants. Scharf warned that suspension would likely trigger a major constitutional battle and noted that the Constitution permits suspension only in cases of rebellion or invasion, with authority generally residing in Congress.
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The Examiner details Scharf's constitutional warnings and legal history at length. The Hill briefly notes the proposal was weighed per a new book.
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“White House weighed suspending habeas corpus rights for undocumented immigrants: Book”
“White House lawyer raised alarms after Stephen Miller floated ending habeas corpus for illegal immigrants”
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