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Lansang vs. Garcia: Habeas Corpus Ruling by Pilyang Sweet is a document available to read on EtoBox.

1) In August 1971, grenades were thrown at a political rally in Manila, killing 8 people. The President issued proclamations suspending habeas corpus, allowing arrest without warrant. Petitioners filed for writ of habeas corpus, arguing the proclamations were invalid. 2) The Court held that while the President has authority to suspend habeas corpus, it is subject to judicial review. Both an insurrection and a threat to public safety must exist. Evidence showed communist groups in the Philippines had been

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Pilyang Sweet

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