Habeas Corpus

"As the nation-state has monopolized habeas corpus … on balance we have far more people in prison, federal and state, than ever."

-Anthony Gregory

 At its heart, habeas corpus is meant to safeguard an individual's freedom. For our clients, habeas corpus is most often used as a post-conviction remedy. Find resources on habeas corpus here.

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