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Martin68

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41. The bottom line is that the Trump regime discussed the possibility of suspending Habeas Corpus but never followed
Tue Jun 16, 2026, 11:20 AM
6 hrs ago

through. That's a good thing. Saner heads prevailed over the fascist loonies. "After weeks of uproar, and disagreement between government officials on whether it could be done, the proposal eventually faded from view. Asked about it later, Mr. Trump appeared to acknowledge discussing suspending habeas corpus, but downplayed that the discussions were serious, and suggested it was not worth doing so just then."

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K&R MustLoveBeagles 22 hrs ago #1
I saw that. LoisB 22 hrs ago #2
It was clear in May of 2025 (part of some "project") usonian 22 hrs ago #3
Generally known as I recall Ponietz 19 hrs ago #25
Exactly-- didn't seem like new "news" as horrible as it is LymphocyteLover 4 hrs ago #44
We've been watching. cachukis 21 hrs ago #4
Trump is weak and incompetent Fiendish Thingy 21 hrs ago #5
The justice department and immigration and customs routinely ignores court orders hookaleft 21 hrs ago #7
They don't "routinely ignore" court orders Fiendish Thingy 21 hrs ago #9
They do it many times every single day hookaleft 21 hrs ago #13
It is not as black and white as you portray it Fiendish Thingy 20 hrs ago #18
The fact that such a thing has even come up in "discussion" should be of major concern... the nelm 20 hrs ago #21
The may try, but, as before, they will fail. Nt Fiendish Thingy 19 hrs ago #27
White Supremacy kinda does shit like that. LuvLoogie 21 hrs ago #6
let em. if everyone ignores that it will do them no good nt msongs 21 hrs ago #8
Well you can feel better about DU Figarosmom 21 hrs ago #10
Frustrated by Courts, Trump Weighed Suspending a Constitutional Right (Gift Article) LetMyPeopleVote 21 hrs ago #11
Well trump himself said we have the 2nd Amendment solution. Callie1979 21 hrs ago #17
Haberman selling her book MorbidButterflyTat 21 hrs ago #12
Are the points in the book false? Callie1979 21 hrs ago #16
Hey Folks popsdenver 21 hrs ago #14
The Dem Attorney Generals are ready. The are locked and loaded hookaleft 20 hrs ago #22
The Dem Attorney Generals are ready. The are locked and loaded hookaleft 20 hrs ago #24
GOP Governors wont call out NG to protect voters. Callie1979 21 hrs ago #15
KNR and bookmarking niyad 20 hrs ago #19
Sure they gonna try and make folk scared. Well, fuggem sideways with a plank fulla rusty nails. struggle4progress 20 hrs ago #20
Here: Amaryllis 20 hrs ago #23
And here: sop 19 hrs ago #28
And here BumRushDaShow 4 hrs ago #45
Well, I saw multiple post threads on it, so I guess I do not know how missed it was or wasn't. RockRaven 19 hrs ago #26
I also saw it on multiple news shows, and YouTube Akakoji 7 hrs ago #40
Truth be told...I'm not sure about ANYTHING anymore. sprinkleeninow 19 hrs ago #29
Lawrence on MS Now is covering this story tonight. nt cliffside 19 hrs ago #30
Invoking the 'insurrection act' to put down protests may provoke an American BASTILLE DAY !!! Jack Valentino 19 hrs ago #31
This oughta get those detention centers filled quickly and give away more tax money. live love laugh 14 hrs ago #32
Yup. Get ready. It's gonna get messy. Joinfortmill 14 hrs ago #33
Lot of us out here in the same boat, and HighFired49 4 hrs ago #43
Helps when "Disappearing" Democrats, Independents, RINOs... Kid Berwyn 8 hrs ago #34
Trump will not go gentle into that good night. dalton99a 8 hrs ago #35
a rapid metal item would help dave99 8 hrs ago #39
I noticed... it's just that... Happy Hoosier 8 hrs ago #36
Would they do this before MidTerms so that it won't be as obvious it was because their candidates got wiped out? ChicagoTeamster 8 hrs ago #37
Just end shitstain dave99 8 hrs ago #38
The bottom line is that the Trump regime discussed the possibility of suspending Habeas Corpus but never followed Martin68 6 hrs ago #41
Another story, same topic Lulu KC 5 hrs ago #42
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