King, Nancy J., 1958-

Habeas for the twenty-first century uses, abuses, and the future of the great writ / [electronic resource] : Nancy J. King and Joseph L. Hoffmann. - Chicago, Ill. ; London : University of Chicago Press, c2011. - 1 online resource (xi, 255 p.) : ill.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

In recent decades, habeas corpus has been seriously abused. In this book, Nancy J. King and Joseph L. Hoffmann argue that habeas should be exercised with greater prudence.

Specialized.

9780226436968 No price


Habeas corpus--United States.
Detention of persons--United States.
Law.
United States of America, USA.
Jurisprudence & general issues.
Laws of specific jurisdictions & specific areas of law.
Constitutional & administrative law: general.

KF9011 / .K56 2011

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