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What was the purpose of the Habeas Corpus Act of 1789?

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Answer: the purpose of the Habeas Corpus Act of 1789 was to protect prisoners, it allows a prisoner to indicate that his or her constitutionally guaranteed rights to fair treatment in a trial.

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