The development of Habeas corpus act in 1679 was important as it gave power to the people to be able to stand up for themselves in a court of law. It has played a crucial role in Anglo-American history being used as a safeguard for individual liberty. As it worked as a mechanism to oppose unauthorized pre-trial imprisonment. On October 26, 2001 the United States government declared Habeas corpus was suspended for all those suspected of being involved in the bombing of the Twin towers. Therein the Patriot Act was established to protect against terrorist attacks. The Patriot Act was passed in record time as a response to the attack but was clearly seen as an anti-muslim act. This was proven as most complaints at airports and security checks
