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Humanities Legal Studies Topic started by: baruch on Jul 4, 2014



Title: What is the purpose of the writ of habeas corpus?
Post by: baruch on Jul 4, 2014
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Title: Re: What is the purpose of the writ of habeas corpus?
Post by: bolbol on Jun 6, 2023
The purpose of the writ is to ensure that the person’s detention is lawful and that they are not being held without sufficient cause. It serves as an important check on the manner in which state courts pay respect to federal constitutional rights.

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