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Maggie Hassan: “Habeas corpus is the legal principle that requires that the government provide a public reason for detaining and…”

On the recordMay 19, 2025
Habeas corpus is the legal principle that requires that the government provide a public reason for detaining and imprisoning people.
Said by
Maggie Hassan
Democratic · New Hampshire
Source
msnbc.com

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Hassan explained the importance of habeas corpus in protecting citizens.

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