Provisions
I.4 of 1895 • Writ of habeas corpus.
APPROVED
The Text
The privilege of the writ of habeas corpus shall not be suspended, unless when, in cases of rebellion or invasion, the public safety may require its suspension.
A Few Facts
• Joined the Constitution in 1895
• In Article I: Bill Of Rights
• Has 27 words
• Was proposed by the Constitutional Convention
• Went to NYS voters as proposed amendment 1 of 1894
• Re-upped the text of a previously existing provision
• Amends or builds on:
◦ 1847-I.4
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