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    POL201: American National Government theory on Habeas Corpus Habeas Corpus is from Latin language that means "you have the body". (Lectlaw 1995) It is the name of a legal action or writ by means of which detainees or prisoners can seek relief from. (Levin-Waldman‚ 2012). This simply means that a person that is accused of a crime has the right to know what the charges are made against them. Habeas Corpus is clearly represented in the United States Constitution in the form

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    Civil Liberties‚ Habeas Corpus‚ and the war on Terror Jean M. Tamayo POL201 Professor Dovie Dawson 08/26/2013 This paper will explain civil liberties‚ habeas corpus‚ and the war on terror. It will show how each is intertwined with the other two. It will give examples to help you better understand the processes and purposes of each of them. Here I will explain the difference between "civil rights" and "civil liberties." The

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    Habeas Corpus‚ and the War on Terror 1 Habeas Corpus‚ and the War on Terror Heather Ruggles POL201 American National Government Instructor Denise Greaves April 7‚ 2013 Habeas Corpus‚ and the War on Terror 2 The history of Habeas Corpus and the war on Terror Habeas corpus is considered to be one of the most

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    Habeas Corpus and War on Terror Latisha Wilson POL 201 Instructor Keith Carr 01/11/2015 The Habeas Corpus and the War on terror will continue to affect all Americans and those that wage war against America. The effect might not be equal for both but equal rights for all and the fair and speedy trails is there for all individuals. Having the Habeas Corpus in effect helps those that are enemies of America to a fair trial and it also gives America a chance to interrogate and try stop terror.

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    Habeas Corpus and the War on Terror Nirvani McKinney POL 201 American National Government 13th August‚ 2012 Instructor: Teri Kuffel The history of Habeas Corpus and the war on Terror In this paper I will be diving in to the history of Habeas Corpus and how it has evolved over the years. I will briefly explain the origination of the habeas corpus‚ the role it plays in U.S.A and what current action is being taken about it. I will be also looking in to the Bush administration and the way they

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    Habeas Corpus and The War on Terror POL 201 American National Government September 23‚ 2013 Since September 11‚ 2001‚ Americans have faced a new enemy that is not distinguishable by conventional terms of the law of war. As a result of this fact‚ the detention of these enemy forces has brought about a large debate among‚ mostly‚ the Executive branch and the Supreme Court. At the center of the debate is the rights of the enemy detainees. The Supreme Court argues

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    Resources for Week Four Discussion – Habeas Corpus and the War on Terror Before this week’s discussion‚ “Habeas Corpus and the War on Terror‚” review these resources: 1. Read this chapter from the text‚ American Government: a. Chapter 8 – Civil Liberties and Civil Rights 2. Review this previous assignment in the text‚ American Government: a. Chapter 5‚ Section 5.7 – Wartime President 3. Read the following articles: a. Guantanamo Detainees’ Rights Hawke‚ A. (2007‚ June 29). Primer: Guantanamo

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    Habeas Corpus David Claxton Pol 201 Kathryn Looney February 19‚ 2014 Habeas Corpus Habeas corpus is a part of the foundation of our government and we should treat even the worst of our enemies within the framework that our Constitution allows. The term “Habeas Corpus” is derived from a Latin term which means “have the body.” Habeas Corpus can be found in history first “in the Magna Carta of 1215 and is the oldest human right in the history of English-speaking civilization. (Rutherford

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    Writ of Habeas Corpus Habeas Corpus is simply defined as recourse in law that may be applied before a court in cases where the unlawful detention or imprisonment of a person is suspected. (Wikipedia) A writ of habeas corpus is a judicial mandate to a prison official ordering that an inmate be brought to the court so it can be determined whether or not that person is imprisoned lawfully and whether or not he should be released from custody. (Lexicon) A habeas corpus petition can be filed

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    Habeas Corpus and the War on Terror Ian T. Snyder POL 201 Pearl Galano October 20th 2012 Habeas corpus is considered to be one of the most fundamental guarantees of personal liberty we have enjoyed as a country since the inception of our Constitution. However‚ questions have arisen regarding the proper use of habeas corpus and have been brought into focus in the past decade. In the years since the September 11‚ 2001 terrorist attacks‚ hundreds of people have been detained by

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