Kristi Noem incorrectly defines 'habeas corpus' in Senate hearing

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem incorrectly defined the meaning of "habeas corpus" during a Homeland Security Committee hearing.

During the hearing, Senator Maggie Hassan said the government is "actively trying to suspend" the protected constitutional right, and went on to ask Noem what it means. Noem replied with a wrong answer saying that it allows the president to remove people from the US.

The senator told her she was incorrect and explained that "habeas corpus" requires the government to present a valid reason for detaining and imprisoning people.

Earlier this month, Stephen Miller, the White House Deputy Chief of Staff, suggested that the president may suspend habeas corpus to carry out mass deportation without bringing individuals for court hearing.