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What Does Habeas Corpus Mean?

What Does Habeas Corpus Mean?

BrainStuff

July 4, 202511m 13s

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Habeas corpus is a centuries-old legal concept that basically means that the government has to have a valid legal reason if it's going to detain you. Learn why habeas corpus is so important -- and when it's been suspended in the U.S. -- in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://people.howstuffworks.com/habeas-corpus-important.htm

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governmenthistorysocial issueshuman rightslawincarceration