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Jerry Nadler: “The writ of habeas corpus is one of the most fundamental safeguards in our Constitution to prevent the imprisonment and…”

On the recordDecember 7, 2009
The writ of habeas corpus is one of the most fundamental safeguards in our Constitution to prevent the imprisonment and execution of innocent people.
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Jerry Nadler
Democratic · New York

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Nadler emphasizes the importance of habeas corpus in protecting innocent individuals.

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