Ma. Const. art. 2.VI, § VII
Mass. Const. Pt. 2, Ch. VI, Art. VII
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The privilege and benefit of the writ of habeas corpus shall be enjoyed in this commonwealth in the most free, easy, cheap, expeditious and ample manner; and shall not be suspended by the legislature, except upon the most urgent and pressing occasions, and for a limited time not exceeding twelve months. >