The Justice Department reportedly wants new emergency powers amid the coronavirus crisis to detain people indefinitely without trial

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• The Department of Justice is reportedly seeking new emergency powers due to the coronavirus outbreak sweeping across the US.
• The DOJ wants chief judges to be able to detain people indefinitely without trial during emergencies, Politico reported.
• The requests raise major concerns about defendants' constitutional rights and civil liberties.
• Lawmakers from both parties reacted to the report with horror on Saturday.
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The Department of Justice is seeking new emergency powers amid the coronavirus pandemic that would allow for people to be detained indefinitely without trial during emergencies, Politico reported Saturday.

Politico, citing DOJ documents, reported that the department sought a number of requests from lawmakers, including on the statute of limitations, asylum, and court hearings.

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