Federal habeas corpus is a procedure under which a federal court may review the legality of an individual's incarceration. A writ of habeas corpus is used to bring a prisoner or other detainee (e.g.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. This Chapter explains the writ of habeas corpus and lays out the procedures you will need to follow to petition for the writ. This Chapter explains an important right—the writ of habeas corpus. Under the Constitution, the writ of habeas corpus can be suspended in "Cases of Rebellion or Invasion, where the public Safety may require it. 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. This petition, called a writ of Habeas Corpus, is filed in Federal Court (US District Court ) whether you are serving time in a federal or state prison. A successful Writ of Habeas Corpus may result in a reduction of a prison sentence, a new trial, or even a person's freedom. That, according to Acela, Manuel would sometimes go out, but she was always at home.