From roughly 2008 to 2018, a Connecticut court was overwhelmed with more than 7,000 petitions from prisoners who wanted to be br

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From roughly 2008 to 2018, a Connecticut court was overwhelmed with more than 7,000 petitions from prisoners who wanted to be br

ought before a judge to determine if their imprisonment was lawful. What are these petitions called_________.

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Rashid [163] · Answer 1 · 2021-11-30T01:24:46+03:00

Answer: B. Habeas corpus

Explanation:

Here are the options to the question.

a.Necessary and proper clauses

b. Habeas corpus

c. Separation of powers

d. Ex post facto

Habeas corpus is a writing that requires a person to be brought before a judge or a law court to secure their release unless there's a ground for the arrest. This was the petition held for that case.