The writ of habeas corpus protects:
A)students who want to see their files
B)the right of association and petition
C)persons in confinement
D)criminal defendants whose trial is delayed
E)civil defendants whose case is delayed

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The writ of habeas corpus is a legal action that allows a person who is being detained or imprisoned to challenge the legality and validity of their detention. It is used to protect the individual's freedom from unlawful detention or confinement. Therefore, it applies only to persons in confinement. The writ of habeas corpus is a legal action that protects individuals who are being held in custody or confinement. It requires that the person holding the individual in custody bring them before a judge or court to determine whether their detention is lawful. Therefore, option C is the correct answer.

The Writ of Habeas Corpus Protects