It’s the phrase of day in the news lately, especially by the cruel and horrible Stephen Miller who wants to “suspend” it. But what is “Habeas Corpus” and how is it different from “Due Process?”
“Habeas corpus and Due Process, while related, serve different purposes in protecting individual rights. Habeas corpus is a legal principle that allows a court to review the legality of a detention or imprisonment. It essentially provides a mechanism for a person to challenge the government's right to keep them in custody.
Due process, on the other hand, ensures that the government follows fair procedures when it acts to deprive someone of life, liberty, or property. It guarantees fairness and protects against arbitrary government actions.”
Here’s Adam Schiff speaking about the history and importance of Habeas Corpus (video length - 3:43):