May 20, 2025 -003
Forgotten Behind Bars: When Justice Dies in the Dark By Brad Hicks In case you missed it, Stephen Miller is at it again, this time suggesting that the administration is 'actively looking' at suspending habeas corpus — the right to challenge the legality of your detention — in the name of immigration enforcement. Now, let’s break down what that means for folks here in Morgan County and Madison. First off, habeas corpus is a cornerstone of American justice, a safeguard against unlawful imprisonment. You get picked up by the cops? Habeas corpus means you can go before a judge and say, 'Hold up, what’s the legal basis for locking me up?' If Miller has his way, that right could be tossed out the window. Now, Miller is claiming that the Constitution allows suspending habeas corpus in times of 'invasion.' Last time I checked, the biggest invasion we’re dealing with in Morgan County is that army of potholes out on Highway 441. But Miller’s definition is a...