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Habeas corpus petition
A habeas petition is a request for a court to review the legality of someone's detention or imprisonment. All federal courts – not just the Supreme Court – can hear habeas petitions, though federal statutes impose significant constraints.
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- Industry/Domain: Government
- Category: American government
- Company: U.S. Supreme Court
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