habeas corpus
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The day of The Times’ article publication, the public defenders office helped the family file a habeas corpus petition on behalf of Wilber.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026
This case is unusual because innocent prisoners typically petition for federal habeas corpus relief, not compassionate release.
From Slate ● May 29, 2026
“The ruling demonstrates a profound misunderstanding and misapplication of the law applied to habeas corpus petitions,” said Hannah Brown, deputy director of the Los Angeles Innocence Project.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 29, 2026
After their arrests, their wives filed habeas corpus petitions at the Supreme Court, challenging the legality of their detentions.
From Barron's ● Apr. 9, 2026
“Get a writ of habeas corpus for each orphan,” David went on, more thinking out loud than instructing Louis, who clearly already knew exactly what to do.
From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older
