A court order to the authorities to release a prisoner deemed to be held in violation of his or her rights is known as a(n)

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A writ of habeas corpus is a court order that requires a person who is being detained or imprisoned to be brought before a judge or court. The purpose of the writ is to ensure that the person is not being held in violation of their constitutional rights, such as being held without just cause or due process.

A Court Order to the Authorities to Release a Prisoner