Why might habeas corpus have been suspended during times in us history.?

Paul Preston2016-10-25T11:10:54Z

In different periods if History like in the Civil War the Summary Trails took the place of the regular trials hence suppressing the areas corpus

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staisil2016-10-25T10:04:36Z

To protect the country during acts of rebellion or terrorism (i.e. the American Civil War, the Oklahoma City Bombing and the 9-11 Attacks).

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TheSicilianSage2016-10-25T09:52:51Z

Necessity of war.
- During periods of war or rebellion, military necessity may require holding persons suspected of espionage without direct proof in order to save lives.

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Athena2016-10-25T12:50:52Z

It is suspended during times of DECLARED national emergency.

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