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* by 1808, the South no longer objected to an importation ban and the "Act Prohibiting Importation of Slaves" was passed in 1807, banning importation of slaves as of January 1, 1808}}''', but a Tax or duty may be imposed on such Importation, not exceeding ten dollars for each Person. | * by 1808, the South no longer objected to an importation ban and the "Act Prohibiting Importation of Slaves" was passed in 1807, banning importation of slaves as of January 1, 1808}}''', but a Tax or duty may be imposed on such Importation, not exceeding ten dollars for each Person. | ||
The Privilege of the {{#tip-text:Writ of Habeas Corpus|Writ of Habeas Corpus | The Privilege of the '''{{#tip-text:Writ of Habeas Corpus|Writ of Habeas Corpus | ||
* = order to "show the body" | * = order to "show the body" | ||
* = the requirement that a prisoner or person held by the government be brought to a court, judge, or magistrate to be tried with a crime | * = the requirement that a prisoner or person held by the government be brought to a court, judge, or magistrate to be tried with a crime | ||
* = a fundamental procedural right that protects against imprisonment without being charged | * = a fundamental procedural right that protects against imprisonment without being charged | ||
* = a fundamental protection against arbitrary law}}''' shall not be suspended, unless when in Cases of Rebellion or Invasion the public Safety may require it. | * = a fundamental protection against arbitrary law}}''' shall not be suspended, unless when in Cases of Rebellion or Invasion the public Safety may require it.}}''' | ||
No '''{{#ttip-text:Bill of Attainder|Bill of Attainder | No '''{{#ttip-text:Bill of Attainder|Bill of Attainder | ||