1. United States
2. Maine
3. Letter

The right of habeas corpus, a fundamental legal principle that protects against unlawful detention, is under threat according to recent reports. This constitutional safeguard has been temporarily suspended during times of crisis in the past, but any attempt to undermine or abolish it entirely would be an unconscionable attack on civil liberties. As elected representatives sworn to uphold the Constitution, it is imperative that you take decisive action to defend habeas corpus and prevent any erosion of this crucial due process protection. The American people's freedom depends on your leadership in preserving this bedrock legal standard.