Habeas Corpus: The Guantanamo Cases

In this tutorial, you will view an outstanding video on the meaning and history of habeas corpus: the law that prevents a person being held in jail or prison without being able to hear and contest the charges being brought against them. You'll then learn about 4 recent Supreme Court cases where habeas corpus has been called into question in the context of the global war on terror.
Resource ID#: 156596 Type: Tutorial
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Direct Link: http://www.annenbergclassroom.org/page/habeas-corpus-the-guantanamo-cases

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Subject(s): Social Studies
Grade Level(s): 7, 11
Intended Audience: Students
Suggested Technology: Computers for Students, Internet Connection, Speakers/Headphones
Instructional Time: 25 Minute(s)
Keywords: tutorial, habeas corpus, Supreme Court, Guantanamo, Hamdi v. Rumsfeld, Rasul v. Bush, Hamdan v. Rumsfeld, Boumediene v. Bush, George W. Bush, terrorism, war on terror, 9/11, due process, rule of law, Grade 7, Grade 11, U.S. History
Instructional Component Type(s): Tutorial,  Video/Audio/Animation, 
Resource Collection: Social Studies - U.S. History Existing Student Tutorials

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