Critics Slam Secretary Noem for Ignorance of ‘Habeas Corpus’ - “Has She Even Read the Constitution?”

 

A political storm is brewing in Washington after Secretary Kristi Noem appeared to misunderstand or misstate the meaning of “habeas corpus,” a foundational legal principle that protects citizens from unlawful detention.

As the head of a powerful government office that oversees hundreds of thousands of employees across 10 agencies many with the authority to arrest and detain individuals Noem’s apparent confusion has sparked alarm among legal experts and lawmakers alike.

During a press conference earlier this week, Noem was asked about a recent case involving due process violations. Her response, which dismissed concerns about habeas corpus as “legal technicalities,” set off immediate backlash.

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“This isn’t a technicality this is the Constitution,” said constitutional law professor Elena Marquez. “Habeas corpus is the core of American justice. If the person running multiple enforcement agencies doesn’t understand it, we have a serious problem.”

The phrase “habeas corpus,” Latin for “you shall have the body,” ensures that individuals cannot be held without a court hearing to determine the legality of their detention a principle that has existed in democratic societies for centuries.

Now, critics are asking: Does Secretary Noem understand the job she holds? And has she even read the document she swore to uphold?

Civil rights groups and members of Congress are calling for immediate clarification of her stance and a public reaffirmation of constitutional protections under her leadership.

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“This isn’t a gotcha moment,” said Rep. Samuel Grant (D-MA). “It’s about whether someone with this much power respects the rights of the people they’re supposed to serve.”

So far, Secretary Noem’s office has not issued a response or correction.

But with mounting pressure from legal circles, watchdog groups, and voters, the silence may speak louder than words.

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