The "Great Writ" of habeas corpus is a fundamental right in the Constitution that protects against unlawful and indefinite imprisonment. Our nations' Founders considered habeas corpus so important to guaranteeing our basic rights that they specifically enshrined it in Article I of the U.S. Constitution. The ACLU has been working tirelessly to restore habeas rights to the Constitution but your help is needed. Take action today!
Information you can use:
> Background on Habeas Corpus
> Habeas Corpus FAQs
> Habeas Corpus Talking Points
> Proposed Legislation Regarding MCA Chart
> Conservative Voices Regarding Habeas Corpus
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