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HABEAS CORPUS - Safeguards Freedom in America

HABEAS CORPUS - Safeguards Freedom in America

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 In this compelling exploration of habeas corpus, legal expert Lex Franklin takes listeners on a journey through "the great writ" - one of history's most vital safeguards of individual liberty. From its medieval English origins to modern constitutional challenges, Franklin illuminates how this Latin phrase meaning "you shall have the body" revolutionized the relationship between state power and personal freedom. With the gravitas of a seasoned judge and storytelling flair of a courtroom dramatist, he examines landmark cases, philosophical implications, and ongoing tensions between security and liberty that continue to shape this fundamental legal principle across democracies worldwide. For more engaging and thought-provoking legal podcasts like this one, visit https://www.quietperiodplease.com/ - where complex ideas meet compelling storytelling. Expand your understanding of the legal foundations that shape our world through our carefully crafted audio experiences.

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