Note 370 — Chapter X · THE LAW OF LIMITATIONS
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Id., 6: 2. This is a limitation of the freedom of choice of certain individuals rather than a limitation of Congress as a legislative body; but what is forbidden to a member of Congress cannot be made lawful for him by act of Congress; thus the limitation may be one of legislation. The provision (Art. i., 9: 2) concerning the suspension of the writ of habeas corpus is not a limitation of the power of Congress, for Congress is the judge whether public safety requires the suspension of the writ.