American Civil Liberties Union : Habeas Corpus Timeline

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Habeas Corpus Timeline (5/1/2007)

Habeas corpus is not a fancy legal term, it's the freedom from being throw in prison illegally, with not help and no end in sight. This ACLU timeline offers several key dates in the history of habeas corpus, beginning in thirteenth century England and continuing through the controversial signing of the Military Commissions Act of 2006. |
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