Bloomberg Law Threats to Habeas Corpus & Sean 'Diddy' Combs Trial
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May 14, 2025 Join constitutional law expert Jonathan Adler, a professor at Case Western Reserve University, as he discusses the Trump administration's controversial remarks about suspending habeas corpus. Explore the historical significance and complexities of this constitutional right. Meanwhile, former federal prosecutor Robert Mintz offers insights into the high-profile trial of Sean 'Diddy' Combs, focusing on serious allegations such as racketeering and sex trafficking. Discover the courtroom dynamics influenced by family presence and the challenges faced by both prosecution and defense.
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Roots and Role of Habeas Corpus
- Habeas corpus originated from the Magna Carta as a protection against unlawful detention by the government.
- It serves as a legal mechanism to challenge unlawful imprisonment in the U.S. and protects individual liberty.
Congress Controls Habeas Suspension
- The suspension clause in the U.S. Constitution grants only Congress the power to suspend habeas corpus.
- Suspension has historically required congressional action or its delegation, not unilateral executive action.
Supreme Court: Congress Must Suspend Habeas
- Supreme Court cases affirm that only Congress can suspend habeas corpus, serving as a check on executive power.
- Executive unilateral suspension would undermine habeas corpus as a safeguard against executive overreach.