Republican Raises Doubts About Trump’s Plan
Washington, D.C. — Amid growing concerns about America’s border crisis and rising illegal immigration, Senate Republican Whip John Barrasso (R-WY) made headlines Sunday when he firmly dismissed speculation that Congress would consider suspending habeas corpus — a historic legal safeguard — as part of President Trump’s immigration enforcement efforts.
During a pointed exchange on NBC’s Meet the Press, host Kristen Welker referenced recent remarks from Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, who indicated that the Trump administration is “actively considering” all legal options — including a temporary suspension of habeas corpus — to get the border under control and stop dangerous criminals from slipping through legal loopholes.
Barrasso: “President Trump Will Follow the Law”
Pressed multiple times, Senator Barrasso remained calm and confident in his response: “I don’t believe this is going to come to Congress,” he stated. “What I believe is that President Trump is going to follow the law. He has said it repeatedly.”
Habeas corpus, a centuries-old legal principle, requires authorities to justify a person’s detention in court. Left-wing immigration activists often exploit it to delay or halt deportations — even for foreign nationals with criminal ties or gang affiliations.
Restoring Law and Order at the Border
The Biden-era chaos at the southern border has left communities overwhelmed and taxpayers footing the bill. President Trump’s team is reviewing bold measures to restore order, especially using the Alien Enemies Act, a little-known but still active law dating back to the 18th century. It allows for the detention and removal of non-citizens suspected of being threats during times of conflict.
The administration has already used the law to deport violent Venezuelan nationals tied to gangs and sent them to a high-security facility in El Salvador, bypassing activist-friendly U.S. courts.
Liberal Media Panic vs. National Security Reality
Predictably, mainstream media outlets are in a frenzy. Former federal prosecutor Jeffrey Toobin called the idea “a wild step,” while New York Times reporter Maggie Haberman accused the administration of “fear-mongering.”
But Americans across the heartland are asking: what about our sovereignty? What about our safety?
Conservative leaders know the truth: President Trump’s America First policies are about protecting U.S. citizens, securing our borders, and stopping dangerous criminals — not bending to activist judges or globalist pressure.
Bottom Line: Senator Barrasso is right — this legal review isn’t about violating rights. It’s about reasserting control, following the rule of law, and putting American security first.
