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May 3, 2006 presidential powers civil liberties national emergency commander-in-chief constitutional law supreme court

David v. Arroyo: The Supreme Court on Presidential Powers and Civil Liberties

A landmark ruling on how the President's emergency powers under the Constitution must yield to fundamental civil liberties.

May 10, 2001 rebellion warrantless arrest presidential powers commander-in-chief civil liberties bill of rights

Rebellion Declaration and Warrantless Arrests: The Lacson Case on Presidential Powers

The Supreme Court's ruling on the May 2001 "state of rebellion" and the limits of warrantless arrests under Philippine law.