Habeas Corpus in Wartime

Habeas Corpus in Wartime
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Publisher : Oxford University Press
Total Pages : 465
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ISBN-10 : 9780199856664
ISBN-13 : 0199856664
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Book Synopsis Habeas Corpus in Wartime by : Amanda L. Tyler

Download or read book Habeas Corpus in Wartime written by Amanda L. Tyler and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2017 with total page 465 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is the most comprehensive account of the role of habeas corpus in wartime ever written. It draws on a wealth of untapped resources to shed light on the political and legal understanding of habeas corpus that has unfolded over the course of Anglo-American history. The book traces the roots of the habeas privilege enshrined in the United States Constitution to England and then carries the story forward to document the profound influence of English law on early American law. It then takes the story forward to document the understanding of the privilege and the role of suspension over the course of American history.


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