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. A writ of habeas corpus is used to bring a prisoner or other detainee (e.g.This Chapter explains an important right—the writ of habeas corpus. 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. In United States law, habeas corpus is a recourse challenging the reasons or conditions of a person's confinement under color of law. 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. Petitioner, Travis Lee Gullion, filed the instant petition for writ of habeas corpus pursuant to 28 USC § 2254 on May 4, 2010, attacking a conviction. We granted the State's requested emergency stay in a separate written order entered on May 21, 2018. Upon conclusion of the case the nonprevailing party can be billed for payment of the fees.