By John Q. Hosedrinker 
The official congressional website, congress.gov, has removed Sections 9 and 10 of Article I from its “Constitution Annotated” resource, raising concerns about the integrity of the document. Section 9, which includes the right to habeas corpus, has been deleted, along with other constitutional protections. This act mirrors former President Trump’s past actions, where he edited out parts of the Constitution that didn’t align with his views, showcasing an assault on the rule of law. This act is a bold step, laying the groundwork for misinformation and making it easier to disregard fundamental rights, despite the law itself remaining unchanged.
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Congress Just Deleted Habeas Corpus From The Constitution On Its Website
Okay, let’s talk about this whole thing. The news is out there, making waves – a section of the Constitution, specifically the one detailing the writ of Habeas Corpus, appeared to have been removed from the official government website. Let’s just pause and consider the sheer audacity of that, right? This isn’t just any document; it’s the bedrock of our legal system, the framework for our rights and freedoms. And suddenly, poof, a critical piece is gone.
The immediate reaction, and it’s hard not to have it, is a mixture of bewilderment and a healthy dose of alarm. We’re talking about Habeas Corpus, the right to be brought before a judge to determine the legality of your imprisonment. It’s a fundamental protection against arbitrary detention, a cornerstone of a free society. To see it seemingly vanish, even temporarily, from the official record is, well, it’s unnerving.
The initial response from those in charge has been described as the usual blame game, like “it was a coding error”. But, let’s be honest, the internet is forever. Deleting something from a website doesn’t magically erase it from the world. Copies are everywhere, on various archives, in libraries, and on multiple other websites. Many people have pointed out that the Magna Carta of 1215 had Habeas Corpus. How can one change history? How do you get away with this when there are hard copies, digital copies, and just common knowledge of how the document is written?
The questions start to pile up. Is this an attempt to test the waters? Is it a genuine mistake, a clerical error as they claim? Or, as many are understandably concerned, is this a more deliberate act, a signal of something much more ominous? Falsifying government documents is a crime, after all. The sheer act of removing the passage, whatever the reason, feels like a slap in the face to the very principles the document is supposed to uphold.
What makes this even more concerning is the timing. It’s a bit like a scene out of George Orwell’s “Animal Farm”. In the book, the pigs, representing the ruling class, slowly alter the commandments written on the barn wall to suit their needs. This could be a sign of the times. And, as many others have already pointed out, it seems almost too convenient.
The response from the Library of Congress and its lame excuse, and their immediate restoration of the missing parts is also noteworthy. You’d think they’d be extra careful, especially in this political climate. The fact that other sections were missing or changed, not just the one on Habeas Corpus, also raises questions. There’s an argument that it’s just an issue on the annotated version of the Constitution, which may hint at a technical glitch.
If the reason is pure incompetence, as some suggest, it’s still a problem. It indicates a level of carelessness with something so important that should not be tolerated. If, on the other hand, it was intentional, we’re into a different world altogether.
This whole incident serves as a stark reminder of how fragile our freedoms can be. We, the people, need to be vigilant, to pay attention to what’s happening around us, and to hold those in power accountable. It also shows how important it is to know our rights and to be aware of any attempts to undermine them.
So, what’s the take away? It’s a call for all of us to understand the importance of these foundational principles of freedom. Demand transparency, demand accountability, and never stop questioning. As the saying goes, “Knowledge is power”.