UPDATE: Here and There

As is usually the case, experts in their field typically know much more than the rest of us when it comes to the details surrounding complex issues.

In this instance, I wanted to note this incredibly detailed explanation of habeas corpus and the history of this right as ensconced in the Constitution and our common law tradition, posted recently by Prof. Jack Balkin on his blog.

I won't even begin to summarize it here, except to say that it is very illuminating and it gives the requisite context which I glossed over (read: didn't know). It's a must read.