Impact of Federal Habeas Corpus Limitations on DeathPenalty Appeals is the 2009 official record on the hearing before the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties in the House of Representatives. Except for a presidential pardon, which is subject to political forces, the right to petition for a writ of habeas corpus is the last line of defense an innocent person has against a wrongful conviction. The political winds have changed and attempts are being made to limit these proceedings. This is crucial issue for both sides of the debate and this record provides an overview of the process, as well as recent developments.
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