Sen. Barrasso Doubts Habeas Corpus Suspension Will Reach Congress

Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) has repeatedly declined to directly state whether he would support suspending habeas corpus for undocumented immigrants, emphasizing that he does not believe the issue will be brought before Congress. The White House, through adviser Stephen Miller, has indicated it is actively considering suspending habeas corpus — a constitutional right allowing detained individuals to challenge their imprisonment — citing the southern border as an 'invasion' that might justify such action. Barrasso affirmed that President Trump intends to follow the law and respect due process, though he expressed support for the president's efforts to enforce immigration laws and criticized judicial obstacles to deportations. The writ of habeas corpus has played a significant role in legal challenges by detained migrants, and suspending it would represent a rare and controversial move, with historical precedent only during extreme circumstances like the Civil War. Critics, including legal experts and journalists, warn that suspending habeas corpus could be a fear tactic aimed at migrants and a drastic departure from constitutional norms. Overall, Barrasso's statements suggest reluctance to confront the issue openly while aligning with the administration's tough immigration stance.