Habeas for the Twenty-First Century

Habeas for the Twenty-First Century Uses, Abuses, and the Future of the Great Writ

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Publisher's Synopsis

For centuries, the writ of habeas corpus has served as an important safeguard against miscarriages of justice, and today it remains at the center of some of the most contentious issues of our time-among them terrorism, immigration, crime, and the death penalty. Yet, in recent decades, habeas has been seriously abused. In this book, Nancy J. King and Joseph L. Hoffmann argue that habeas should be exercised with greater prudence.

Through historical, empirical, and legal analysis, as well as illustrative case studies, the authors examine the current use of the writ in the United States and offer sound reform proposals to help ensure its ongoing vitality in today's justice system. Comprehensive and thoroughly grounded in a modern understanding of habeas corpus, this informative book will be an insightful read for legal scholars and anyone interested in the importance of habeas corpus for American government.

Book information

ISBN: 9780226436975
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Imprint: The University of Chicago Press
Pub date:
DEWEY: 345.73056
DEWEY edition: 22
Language: English
Number of pages: 255
Weight: 539g
Height: 24mm
Width: 16mm
Spine width: 2mm