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Boston Globe
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Boston Globe
Ken Griffin will loan his copies of the Constitution and Bill of Rights so the public can see them
Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up Jeffrey Rosen, CEO of the National Constitution Center, called Griffin's loan of the documents and the donation a 'transformative opportunity.' Advertisement 'Ken Griffin's generosity is going to allow us to create a new Founding Principles gallery that will tell the story of the American idea from the revolution through the Constitutional Convention through ratification and all the way up to the adoption of the Bill of Rights,' said Rosen, adding that the new exhibit will also mark the center's largest renovation since it opened in 2003. Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson (left) and Mayor Rahm Emanuel (right) looked on as Chicago billionaire Ken Griffin discussed a $10 million donation to reduce gun violence in the city during a press conference in Chicago in 2018. Ashlee Rezin/Associated Press The support comes as the Constitution is increasingly cited, as all three branches of government navigate questions about who should be controlling what. 'The Constitution Center's mission has never been more relevant,' said Rosen, adding that the nonpartisan nonprofit center tries to reduce polarization by offering a platform for both conservative and liberal Constitutional scholars. 'It's an honor to convene people of different perspectives for these Constitutional debates and conversations. And we are very much looking forward to continuing these conversations.' Advertisement A longtime Republican megadonor, Griffin has recently drawn attention for his criticisms of President Donald Trump. 'The United States was more than just a nation. It's a brand,' Griffin said at the Semafor World Economy Summit last month. 'It was like an aspiration for most the world. And we're eroding that brand right now.' But Griffin's representatives said the donation and loan to the NCC have been planned for years. 'The National Constitution Center is a powerful platform for celebrating our country's founding principles,' said Julia Quinn, Citadel director of philanthropy. 'The work it has done to increase awareness and understanding of the Constitution, at both the center itself and through its widely available educational programming, is best in class and we're thrilled about this partnership.' Griffin purchased the rare first printing of the Constitution at auction at Sotheby's in New York for $43.2 million in 2021, with plans to make the document available for public viewing. He declined to say when he acquired the rare first printing of 17 proposed constitutional amendments passed in 1789 by the House of Representatives for consideration by the Senate — which, after further debate, became the Bill of Rights. Caroline Klibanoff, executive director of Made By Us, a nonprofit that helps museums and history institutions better connect with those under 30, said next year's 250th anniversary of the United States is an 'incredible opportunity' to help members of the largest youth generation link their futures to their histories. Advertisement And at a time when younger generations show an increased distrust of institutions, the National Constitution Center can address that issue by showcasing such important documents, Kilbanoff said. 'They are the fact-checking generation. They want to see the original source material and not take your interpretation for it,' she said. 'Having the documents be at the forefront will be really desirable.' Griffin's team said he wanted to celebrate the essential American values of individual freedom, democracy, and opportunity with his philanthropy – including his support of the recently opened National Medal of Honor Museum and his donation to the National Constitution Center. 'Ken loves America and has shown an extraordinary commitment to our founding principles,' said Cason Carter, Citadel head of public affairs. 'He cares deeply about expanding access to the American Dream, which is underpinned by these historical documents, and he believes that America is well worth celebrating, particularly on its 250th anniversary.'
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
"Habeas Corpus," AKA The Legal Protection Of Due Process, Is Going Viral Because The Trump Administration Is Reportedly Looking Into Suspending It
President Donald Trump's Homeland Security Advisor Stephen Miller recently told reporters that the White House is "actively looking" into suspending the writ of habeas corpus, AKA the legal protection of due process, and it's causing a frenzy online. Twitter: @cspan While talking to reporters at the White House, Miller said in a now-viral clip: "Well, the Constitution is clear, and that, of course, is the supreme law of the land, that the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus can be suspended in a time of invasion. So, it's an option we're actively looking at." "Look, a lot of it depends on whether the courts do the right thing or not," Miller added. According to the Constitution Center, the writ of habeas corpus allows someone who is serving time in prison to test the "legality of their detention." If the person's detention cannot be proven to be lawful, then they must be released. Related: Justin Trudeau's Shady Comment Toward Donald Trump Is Going Super Viral According to Cornell Law School, the Executive Branch does NOT have the power to suspend habeas corpus; only Congress does. Per the Suspension Clause of the Constitution: "The Privileges of the Writ of Habeas Corpus shall not be suspended unless when in Cases of Rebellion or Invasion the public Safety may require it." If and when the writ of habeas corpus is suspended, the president can imprison people "indefinitely" without judicial checks, per the Constitution Center. Related: Republican Voters Are Finally Tearing Into Trump Over One Issue, But It's Not The Issue You'd Expect Throughout US history, the writ of habeas corpus has been suspended by the government four times: during the "Civil War; in eleven South Carolina counties overrun by the Ku Klux Klan during Reconstruction; in two provinces of the Philippines during a 1905 insurrection; and in Hawaii after the bombing of Pearl Harbor." The Trump Administration's admission to "actively looking" at suspending habeas corpus by labeling undocumented immigration into the US as an "invasion" is a slippery slope. Here's some of what people are saying: "Suspending habeas corpus would suspend the right for everyone, not just for undocumented people," one person wrote. "So what Stephen Miller is saying here is that Trump is thinking about asserting the right to throw Americans in prison while giving them no opportunity to use the courts to get out." "They want to do this so they can arrest anyone that protests and says negative shit about Trump. Full on Russia shit. They genuinely are trying to go full dictatorship. These MAGA people are just going to let it happen too," another person said. As this person said, "Reinterpreting the Constitution on a whim in an effort to grant authoritarian powers is unpatriotic and un-American." What are your thoughts? Let us know in the comments below. Also in In the News: "We Went From 'Lower The Price Of Eggs' To 'Lower Your Standard Of Living'": 39 Of The Best, Most Brutal, And Very Relatable Political Tweets Of The Month Also in In the News: "We Don't Import Food": 31 Americans Who Are Just So, So Confused About Tariffs And US Trade Also in In the News: Donald Trump Just Shared A Very Ominous Post, And People Are Calling It "One Of The Worst Statements Ever Made By A Sitting US President"
Buzz Feed
11-05-2025
- Politics
- Buzz Feed
Donald Trump Looks To Suspend Habeas Corpus
While talking to reporters at the White House, Miller said in a now-viral clip: "Well, the Constitution is clear, and that, of course, is the supreme law of the land, that the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus can be suspended in a time of invasion. So, it's an option we're actively looking at." "Look, a lot of it depends on whether the courts do the right thing or not," Miller added. According to the Constitution Center, the writ of habeas corpus allows someone who is serving time in prison to test the "legality of their detention." If the person's detention cannot be proven to be lawful, then they must be released. According to Cornell Law School, the Executive Branch does NOT have the power to suspend habeas corpus; only Congress does. Per the Suspension Clause of the Constitution: "The Privileges of the Writ of Habeas Corpus shall not be suspended unless when in Cases of Rebellion or Invasion the public Safety may require it." If and when the writ of habeas corpus is suspended, the president can imprison people "indefinitely" without judicial checks, per the Constitution Center. Throughout US history, the writ of habeas corpus has been suspended by the government four times: during the "Civil War; in eleven South Carolina counties overrun by the Ku Klux Klan during Reconstruction; in two provinces of the Philippines during a 1905 insurrection; and in Hawaii after the bombing of Pearl Harbor." The Trump Administration's admission to "actively looking" at suspending habeas corpus by labeling undocumented immigration into the US as an "invasion" is a slippery slope. Here's some of what people are saying: "Suspending habeas corpus would suspend the right for everyone, not just for undocumented people," one person wrote. "So what Stephen Miller is saying here is that Trump is thinking about asserting the right to throw Americans in prison while giving them no opportunity to use the courts to get out." "They want to do this so they can arrest anyone that protests and says negative shit about Trump. Full on Russia shit. They genuinely are trying to go full dictatorship. These MAGA people are just going to let it happen too," another person said. As this person said, "Reinterpreting the Constitution on a whim in an effort to grant authoritarian powers is unpatriotic and un-American." What are your thoughts? Let us know in the comments below.
