If Congress declares martial law, habeas corpus can be suspended. Additionally, habeas corpus does not apply to non-citizens, as shown by the Military Commissions Act of 2006.
Congress And The President
Congress and the President
Congress and the President
Habeas Corpus is constitutional right allowing citizens to seek relief from unlawful imprisonment. Article 1, Section 9, Clause 2 of the Constitution says that Congress can suspend this during acts of rebellion or invasion.
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Can I a parent file a habeas corpus on the behalf of my son who is a inmate
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The branch that may suspend the writ of habeas corpus is the executive. However, there are several instances where legislative may take up this role.
Habeas corpus is Latin for "let me have the body".
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