Cornell Law says only Congress can suspend the writ of habeas corpus, either by its own legislation or through expressed delegation to the executive branch. “The Executive does not have the independent authority to suspend the writ,” Cornell Law said. Barrett and Katyal’s interpretation said it had been suspended four times before.

US President Donald Trump’s administration has confirmed it is “looking into” the suspension of something known as habeas corpus, and if you’re regretting not studying Latin at school, worry not, we’ve got you covered.