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Article I, Section 9, Clause 2 of the U.S. Constitution addresses the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus. It states that this privilege cannot be suspended unless during times of rebellion or invasion when the public safety requires it. The writ of habeas corpus is a legal tool that allows a person to challenge their detention, ensuring they cannot be held in jail without legitimate charges.
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Article I, Section 9, Clause 2 of the U.S. Constitution addresses the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus. It states that this privilege cannot be suspended unless during times of rebellion or invasion when the public safety requires it. The writ of habeas corpus is a legal tool that allows a person to challenge their detention, ensuring they cannot be held in jail without legitimate charges.
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- Habeas Corpus:
The writ of habeas corpus protects individuals from indefinite detention without legal justification. It allows a person to be brought before a court to determine the legality of their imprisonment.
- Suspension:
Clause 2 allows for the suspension of the writ of habeas corpus in specific circumstances: cases of rebellion or invasion when the public safety is at risk. - Public Safety:
The clause emphasizes the need for a genuine threat to public safety to justify suspending the writ. - Examples of Suspension:
The writ of habeas corpus has been suspended during the Civil War and in the context of the War on Terror, particularly regarding detainees held at Guantanamo Bay. - Historical Context:
The clause reflects a concern for individual liberty and the need for legal process in cases of detention, even during times of crisis
- Suspension: