The article discusses DHS Secretary Kristi Noem's confusion about habeas corpus during her Senate hearing, highlighting her inadequate grasp of a critical constitutional right. Senator Maggie Hassan attempted to clarify Noem's misunderstanding while emphasizing the serious implications of the ongoing debate about potential suspension of habeas corpus by the government. This incident illustrates broader issues regarding legal expertise in shaping policy, especially during a tense political climate. The conversation underscores the need for knowledgeable individuals, particularly lawyers, to inform such important governmental decisions amidst looming constitutional crises.
"Well, habeas corpus is a constitutional right that the president has to be able to remove people from this country, and to suspend their right to advancement..."
"President Lincoln used it!" - Noem's assertion met with a calm correction from Hassan, illustrating the complexity of constitutional interpretation amidst governmental confusion.
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