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Selected CRS Reports

05.08.06 | 1 min read | Text by Steven Aftergood

Some recent reports of the Congressional Research Service obtained by Secrecy News that are not otherwise readily available in the public domain include the following.

“Federal Habeas Corpus: A Brief Legal Overview” (pdf), April 26, 2006.

“Federal Habeas Corpus: An Abridged Sketch” (pdf), April 28, 2006.

“High Altitude Electromagnetic Pulse (HEMP) and High Power Microwave (HPM) Devices: Threat Assessments” (pdf), updated April 14, 2006.

“Direct Assaults Against Presidents, Presidents-Elect, and Candidates” (pdf), updated April 5, 2006.

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