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Protection of habeas corpus means that

citizens cannot be punished without a trial.
laws cannot apply to past situations.
citizens cannot be held without legal action.
laws cannot include cruel or unusual punishments.

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citizens cannot be held without legal action.

Habeas corpus is the right to challenge unlawful detention in court — authorities must produce the detained person and show lawful cause.