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Keep the Great Writ alive
For eight centuries, habeas corpus has shielded people from detention without trial. The Senate "compromise" denies this right -- and threatens the rule of law.
By Michael Ratner, with Sara Miles [2006-09-26]

  • Habeas Corpus

    The most fundamental principle of law is the right to challenge the actions of the state. To deny detainees the right of habeas corpus is to say that the state can do no wrong. Bush says the terrorists are jealous of our freedoms; if this is so, we have nothing to worry about, because soon we will have no freedoms left.

    -- bill-in-la
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    Tuesday, September 26, 2006 09:15 AM
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