If a person in prison believes he or she is being held in violation of the Constitution, they would most likely seek a _____.

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A writ of habeas corpus is a legal action that allows a person who is being detained or imprisoned to seek relief from unlawful imprisonment. It is a constitutional right, granted by Article One, Section 9 of the United States Constitution, and allows individuals to challenge the legality of their detention in court. A writ of corpus delicti refers to the evidence that proves a crime has been committed, and is not relevant to seeking relief from unlawful imprisonment. A bill of attainder is a legislative act that declares a person guilty of a crime without a trial, and a prima facie case refers to a case in which the evidence is sufficient to establish a fact unless it is rebutted.

If a Person in Prison Believes He or She Is