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What is the purpose of the 'Great Writ' of habeas corpus?
To protect individuals from being detained by the executive branch
What did the Bush administration seek to do regarding the availability of the writ of habeas corpus to Guantanamo detainees?
Block the availability of the writ three times
When did the first habeas corpus trials for aliens held at Guantanamo begin?
November 2008
What did the Supreme Court do in response to the Bush administration's attempts to block the availability of the writ of habeas corpus to Guantanamo detainees?
Made the writ available to Guantanamo detainees three times
How could the writ of habeas corpus be styled colloquially?
Protection against being 'disappeared'
Test your knowledge about the legal process of habeas corpus and its significance in protecting individual rights. Explore the historical context and controversies surrounding the use of habeas corpus during the Bush administration and Guantanamo.
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