Repost from blackvotersmtr Habeas corpus is one of the most basic protections we have in this country. It gives people the right to challenge being locked up without a fair reason. Without it, the government can detain anyone, for any reason, with no charges, no hearing, and no accountability. Now, the Trump administration is openly considering suspending that right. This isn't just about immigration. If habeas corpus is taken away, no one is truly safe from being detained without cause. Legal experts are calling it a national disaster in the making. The Constitution only allows suspending habeas corpus in cases of rebellion or invasion. Neither is happening now. In over 200 years of U.S. history, it's only been suspended four times-and always during moments of extreme crisis. This is a line we cannot afford to cross. What's being proposed is a fundamental break from democracy, and it would set a dangerous precedent for how power is used in this country. Pay attention. Stay alert. ...