Benjamin R. Ross v. United States
DueProcess HabeasCorpus
Whether the lower court erred in its interpretation of the First Amendment's free speech protections
No question identified. : i If Article I, Section 9, Clause 2 of the United States Constitution enshrines the privilege of the Writ of Habeas Corpus as a critical bulwark against arbitrary detention, and if Ross presented at-the-least plausible grounds for relief in his appeal, did the Circuit Court's refusal to grant a Certificate of Appealability not only contravene this constitutional safeguard but also undermine the credibility of the appellate process? Moreover, by declining to grant the certificate in the absence of conditions like "Rebellion or Invasion," did the Circuit Court effectively suspend the privilege of Habeas Corpus, thereby violating the Constitution? Lastly, does the Circuit Court's decision warrant the scrutiny of the U.S. Supreme Court to affirm the integral principles of justice and due process? Based on the foregoing, should this Court assume jurisdiction?