Habeas corpus - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Habeas corpus (pronounced /ˌheɪbiːəs ˈkɔrpəs/ ) (Latin: You (shall) have the body) is a legal action, or writ, through which a person can seek relief from the unlawful detention of him or her...
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Habeas corpus in the United States - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Habeas corpus (/'heɪbiəs 'kɔɹpəs/), Latin for "you [should] have the body," is the name of a legal action or writ by means of which detainees can seek relief from unlawful imprisonment. The Suspensio...
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"The privilege of the Writ of Habeas Corpus shall not be suspended, unless when in Cases of Rebellion or Invasion the public Safety may require it. " ... : a writ for inquiring into the lawfulness of the restraint of a person who is imprisoned or detained in another's custody...
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www.civil-liberties.com/pages/writ_of_habeas_corpus.htm
www.civil-liberties.com/pages/writ_of_habeas_corpus.htm
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Lincoln's Suspension of the Writ of Habeas Corpus; Relating to the Events in Baltimore ... COMMANDING GENERAL ARMY OF THE UNITED STATES: ... If at any point on or in the vicinity of the military line which is now used between the city of Philadelphia via Perryville, Annapolis City and Annapolis Junction you find resistance...
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www.civilwarhome.com/Writ.htm
www.civilwarhome.com/Writ.htm
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That whensoever any person or persons shall bring any habeas corpus directed unto any sheriff or sheriffs, gaoler, minister or other person whatsoever, for any person in his or their custody, and the said writ shall be served upon the said officer, or left at the gaol or prison with any of the under-officers,
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www.constitution.org/eng/habcorpa.htm
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Latin for "that you have the body." A writ of habeas corpus is used to bring a prisoner or other detainee (e.g. institutionalized mental patient) before the court to determine if the person's imprisonment or detention is lawful.
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www.law.cornell.edu/lexicon/habeas_corpus.htm
www.law.cornell.edu/lexicon/habeas_corpus.htm
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–habeas corpus: A writ of habeas corpus, in its most general usage, is issued by a court or filed by attorneys. If it is issued by the court, it is done so usually by a higher court to gain information regarding a trial from a lower court, or to force a prisoner to stand trial in that higher court.
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amistad.mysticseaport.org/timeline/legalglossary.html
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The president has now succeeded where no one has before. He’s managed to kill the writ of habeas corpus. Tonight, a special investigation, how that, in turn, kills nothing less than your Bill of Rights. ... Death of habeas corpus?; Oct. 10: Part of the Military Commissions Act seems to eliminate the right of habeas...
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www.msnbc.msn.com/id/15220450/
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