Flashcard sets with a 'writ of habeas corpus' term meaning 'a court order directing a police officer, sheriff, or warden who has a person in custody to bring the prisoner before a judge to show sufficient cause for his or her detention. the purpose of the order is to prevent illegal arrests and unlawful imprisonment. under the constitution, the writ cannot be suspended, except during invasion or rebellion.'

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1-4 of 4Flashcard sets with a 'writ of habeas corpus' term meaning 'a court order directing a police officer, sheriff, or warden who has a person in custody to bring the prisoner before a judge to show sufficient cause for his or her detention. the purpose of the order is to prevent illegal arrests and unlawful imprisonment. under the constitution, the writ cannot be suspended, except during invasion or rebellion.'
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1Chapter 2 Constitutionby bullv25 termsFebruary 22, 2009
2Chapter 2- The Contitutionby bullv26 termsFebruary 17, 2009
3Important Constitutional Termsby darkskies030526 termsSeptember 20, 2008
4Chapter 2- The Constitutionby bullv26 termsFebruary 17, 2009
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