Stephen Miller’s Bold Plan: Deport First, Ask Questions Never

Stephen Miller—the man who never met a civil liberty he didn’t want to strangle with his bare hands. In his latest act of constitutional contortionism, Miller announced that the Trump administration is “actively looking at” suspending habeas corpus. Yes, you heard that right. The administration is considering tossing out the centuries-old legal principle that protects individuals from unlawful detention, all in the name of immigration enforcement.

For those who skipped civics class, habeas corpus is the legal safeguard that prevents the government from imprisoning you without cause. It’s the reason you can’t be thrown into a dungeon on a whim—unless, of course, Stephen Miller has his way.

Miller justifies this potential suspension by invoking the Constitution’s allowance for such action “in cases of rebellion or invasion.” Apparently, he considers undocumented immigrants to be an invading force, akin to a foreign army storming our shores.

This isn’t just a policy proposal; it’s a full-blown assault on the rule of law. Suspending habeas corpus would mean the government could detain individuals indefinitely without trial, without charges, and without any legal recourse. It’s the kind of authoritarian overreach that would make even the most despotic regimes blush.

But let’s not pretend this is about national security. It’s about consolidating power and silencing dissent. If the administration can suspend habeas corpus for immigrants, what’s to stop them from doing the same to political opponents, journalists, or anyone else who gets in their way?

The courts have already pushed back against some of these overreaches. A Trump-appointed judge recently ordered a halt to certain deportations, citing due process concerns. But the fact that such extreme measures are even being considered should alarm every American who values freedom and justice.

In the end, this isn’t just about immigration policy. It’s about the very soul of our democracy. If we allow fear and prejudice to erode our most fundamental rights, we risk becoming the very thing we claim to oppose.

So, Stephen Miller, here’s a suggestion: instead of dismantling the Constitution, maybe try reading it. You might find that the principles enshrined within are worth preserving—not just for immigrants, but for all of us.