A terror suspect who is an American citizen is arrested in the United States and

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A terror suspect who is an American citizen is arrested in the United States and turned over to the U.S. military. The military then spend the next few months questioning him without charging him with a crime or beginning judicial proceedings against him. Which of the following procedures could be used either to obtain the suspect’s release or to force the government to charge him and provide him with due process?

Select one:

a. Selective incorporation

b. Bill of attainder

c. Writ of habeas corpus

d. Ex post facto law

Explanation / Answer

option c is the right answer

the writ of habeas corpus provides right to the people of america that they can't be detained for long without being presented in front of the court.

so if you want suspects release then it is necessary for the culprit to come in fromt of court.

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