What is habeas corpus and to whom is it usually directed?

What will be an ideal response?


Habeas corpus is a writ directed to a person detaining another commanding that
person to produce the body of a person who is imprisoned or detained in court and
explain why detention should be continued. It is directed to a sheriff or prison
warden.

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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______ feminism sustains that women should take control of their own bodies and their reproductive functions in order to control their criminality.

a. Liberal b. Marxist c. Critical/radical d. Socialist

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Define what constitutes manipulation by the press.

What will be an ideal response?

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