UNBIASED Politics UNBIASED Politics (5/12/25): Suspending Habeas Corpus, the Qatari Government's $400M Gift, Mayor Arrested at ICE Facility, an Attempt to Lower Drug Prices, and More.
May 12, 2025
The election of the first American-born pope sparks a discussion about social justice and immigration. A dramatic encounter at an ICE facility leads to the mayor's arrest, raising legal questions. The possibility of suspending habeas corpus is debated amid immigration tensions. A substantial gift from Qatar complicates foreign influence in U.S. policy. Trump's executive order seeks to lower drug prices, but challenges remain. The Supreme Court prepares to hear a significant birthright citizenship case, stirring crucial constitutional debates.
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First American Pope Elected
- Robert Francis Prevost became the first American-born Pope as Pope Leo XIV.
- He has a background in mathematics, theology, and social justice work in Peru.
Lawmakers' Oversight Rights Clarified
- Lawmakers have a legal right to unannounced inspections of DHS detention facilities.
- Conflicting reports exist about whether Newark's mayor illegally entered and was lawfully arrested at an ICE facility.
Update on Deported US Citizen Child Case
- The ACLU dismissed its lawsuit on a child's wrongful deportation amid families prioritizing safety discussions.
- DHS insists the mother voluntarily took her US citizen child out of the country.