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WASHINGTON US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Tuesday incorrectly defined habeas corpus, the legal right to challenge detentions in court, when Sen. Maggie Hassan asked about the right. During a hearing of the Senate Homeland Security Committee, Hassan asked Noem: "What is habeas corpus?" "Habeas corpus is a constitutional right that the president has to be able to remove people from this country," Noem replied. "Excuse me, that's incorrect," Hassan interrupted Noem. "Habeas corpus
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