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Why is habeas corpus important?
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Habeas corpus means "you have the body" and is an important civil right, even if it sounds archaic. Learn how habeas corpus works.
Should Other Animals Have the Same Rights (and Responsibilities) As Humans?
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Should other animals have the same rights as people? And what happens if they do? HowStuffWorks investigates.
Quiz: Can a U.S. President Do That?
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Take this HowStuffWorks quiz to learn what's within a U.S. president's rights.
Mitsuye Endo: The Woman Who Took Down Executive Order 9066
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Mitsuye Endo was the plaintiff in the landmark lawsuit that led to the closing of the U.S. Japanese internment camps. HowStuffWorks tells her story.
How Executive Orders Work
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Executive orders are directives from the president without input from the legislative or judiciary branches of government. HowStuffWorks explains.
What makes evidence inadmissible in court?
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What makes evidence inadmissible in court is determined by the Federal Rules of Evidence. Learn exactly what makes evidence inadmissible in court here.
How Bounty Hunting Works
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Bounty hunting is an important part of the American justice system. Find out how bounty hunting works and see what a day in the life of a bounty hunter is like.
From Enslaved Woman to Millionaire: The Biddy Mason Story
Biddy Mason's owner nearly tricked her out of freedom but the cavalry rode to her rescue. She later became a self-made millionaire who helped others.
Do You Really Know the U.S. Constitution?
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The U.S. Constitution is a document with a history, and most of us learn all about it in school -- well, maybe not all about it. This Constitution Day, test your knowledge of some lesser-known facts about the U.S. Constitution.
If I’m on a Cruise Ship, What Laws Do I Have To Adhere To?
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Cruise ship law is imprecise and crimes are difficult to prosecute. Learn about cruise ship law, cruise ship crime and the code of the high seas.