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What is the name of the constitutional protection that requires a government to show a legal basis for imprisoning someone?

an ex post facto law


the privileges and immunities clause


the writ of habeas corpus


a bill of attainder

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The writ of habeas corpus

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The Writ of Habeas Corpus
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