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According to the Constitution what conditions may the writ of habeas corpus be suspended under?
The US Constitution states that the writ of habea corpus may be suspended by Congress only in times of war, invasion, or national emergency.
Congress has suspended the writ in the case of prisoners held at Guantanamo as alleged terrorists or illegal combatants. This action is controversial because the US has not been invaded, is not engaged in a declared war, and is not in a state of national emergency.
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Suspend the Writ of Habeas Corpus?
According to the U.S. Constitution, the writ of habeas corpus can be suspended when the public safety requires it in cases of rebellion or invasion.
When can the right of habeas corpus be suspended?
The privilege of the writ of habeas corpus shall not be suspended, unless when in cases of rebellion or invasion the public safety may require it.
According to the Constitution when can a Writ of Habeas Corpus be taken away?
only if public safety is in jeopardy (grad point);)
How did Lincoln violate the constitution?
Lincoln violated the constitution by suspending the writs of Habeas Corpus.
Is a Bill of Attainder the same as Habeas Corpus?
No. The Constitution forbids Bills of Attainder, where the Congress declares a person to be guilty of a crime by passing legislation to that effect. The Constitution preserves the Writ of Habeas Corpus except under very limited and specific circumstances.
