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The passage discusses "habeas corpus." A writ of habeas corpus:

A) Allows the government to detain anyone indefinitely
B) Requires the government to justify a person's detention before a court
C) Is a type of criminal sentence
D) Has been abolished

Explanation

Habeas corpus ("you shall have the body") allows a detained person to challenge the legality of their detention in court.

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