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Practice question: Power to Revoke or Extend Suspension of Privilege of Writ of Habeas Corpus or Declaration of Martial Law

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Congress considers extending martial law. A supporter argues that extension will automatically suspend the Constitution, close functioning civil courts and suspend the privilege of the writ. Explain the constitutional limits relevant to that argument.

Legal references

  • 1987 Constitution, Article VII, Section 18: https://lawphil.net/consti/cons1987.html

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