Charles Sumner: “It practically denies the writ of Habeas Corpus, ever known as the…”

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It practically denies the writ of Habeas Corpus, ever known as the palladium of the citizen.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner emphasizes the importance of the writ of Habeas Corpus as a fundamental protection for citizens.

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Charles Sumner: “It practically denies the writ of Habeas Corpus, ever known as the palladium of the citizen.”