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    Home Congress Website Quietly Removes Habeas Corpus From Constitution
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    Coding Glitch Erases Habeas Corpus from U.S. Constitution Website: Library of Congress Blames “Error”

    Rithe RoseAugust 8, 20254 Mins Read
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    Imagine waking to discover a cornerstone of American liberty had vanished overnight. That’s precisely what happened this week when Section 9 of the U.S. Constitution—including the critical habeas corpus clause—disappeared from Congress’s official online archive. The Library of Congress attributed the omission to a “coding error,” but legal experts and alarmed citizens question whether this digital vanishing act was truly accidental.

    Habeas Corpus: The Missing Constitutional Safeguard

    Habeas corpus—the centuries-old legal principle preventing arbitrary detention—isn’t some obscure footnote. Explicitly enshrined in Article I, Section 9 of the original Constitution, it declares: “The Privilege of the Writ of Habeas Corpus shall not be suspended, unless when in Cases of Rebellion or Invasion the public Safety may require it.” Yet this bedrock protection vanished entirely from the Constitution Annotated (constitution.congress.gov), the government’s authoritative online resource. Internet researchers discovered the absence on August 6, 2025, noting all eight clauses of Section 9 were inexplicably missing. The timing raises eyebrows, given recent political rhetoric around detention powers.

    Library of Congress: Swift Correction, Lingering Doubts

    Within hours of public exposure, the Library of Congress tweeted: “We’ve learned this is due to a coding error… We expect it resolved soon” (August 6, 2025). By evening, the text reappeared. But critics highlight disturbing context. In 2024, the “Trump Bible” excluded the Fourteenth Amendment—which bars insurrectionists from office—suggesting a pattern of strategic constitutional editing. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem previously stumbled when asked to define habeas corpus during Senate testimony (C-SPAN, 2023), fueling concerns about governmental disregard for due process. Legal scholar Laurence Tribe notes: “When foundational rights vanish from official platforms, it undermines public trust. Transparency in corrections is essential” (Harvard Law Review, 2025).

    A Troubling Pattern of Constitutional Erasure?

    The incident amplifies fears about institutional safeguards. As @DarrigoMelanie tweeted: “If you’re deleting sections from the Constitution, you’re likely planning to violate it.” Parallels extend beyond digital spaces. Immigration agencies have repeatedly bypassed habeas corpus protections during mass detentions (ACLU Report, 2024), while some legislators advocate expanding detention powers for “national security” scenarios. The National Constitution Center’s intact online text offers little comfort when government platforms—the primary reference for most citizens—show gaping omissions. Constitutional historian Heather Cox Richardson observes: “Erasing provisions from public view is step one in eroding their cultural legitimacy” (Boston College, 2024).

    This digital vanishing act—however brief—exposes fragile guardianship over America’s founding document. When core liberties can disappear with a keystroke, citizens must demand accountability. Verify constitutional texts yourself at National Archives and contact representatives to safeguard digital transparency.

    Must Know

    Q: What is habeas corpus and why does it matter?
    A: Habeas corpus (“produce the body“) requires authorities to justify detentions in court. It prevents arbitrary imprisonment and is among the few rights explicitly named in the original Constitution. Suspension is only permitted during rebellion or invasion.

    Q: How was the omission discovered?
    A: Legal researchers and online watchdogs noticed Article I, Section 9 missing entirely from the Constitution Annotated website on August 6. The Library of Congress confirmed the error hours later.

    Q: Has this happened before?
    A: While rare, selective constitutional editing occurred in 2024 when the “Trump Bible” excluded the Fourteenth Amendment. Government websites occasionally experience technical errors, but omissions of core clauses are unprecedented.

    Q: Where can I access reliable constitutional texts?
    A: The National Archives maintains an unaltered online copy. Academic institutions like Cornell’s Legal Information Institute also provide annotated versions with historical context.

    Q: Could this affect legal proceedings?
    A: Courts use primary sources, not annotated guides. However, disappearing text from official portals risks public misunderstanding about rights.

    Q: What safeguards prevent future omissions?
    A: The Library of Congress hasn’t detailed new protocols. Experts recommend independent audits of government legal databases and version-control systems.

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