But generally that's only if they *want* such protection. In this case it's pretty clear than many of them do not. They are adult citizens, how do you justify detaining them without charge? That's unconstitutional after a reasonable period at least. Art 1 Section 9, second paragraph, US Constitution):
The Privilege of the Writ of Habeas Corpus shall not be suspended, unless when in Cases of Rebellion or Invasion the public Safety may require it.
Article 1 section 12, Texas Constitution:
The writ of habeas corpus is a writ of right, and shall never be suspended.
“In this case it’s pretty clear than many of them do not. They are adult citizens, how do you justify detaining them without charge?”
They are in Protective Custody.
No charges.
It’s a totally different thing. They were told they would be protected. Some might have even believed it. They are getting cell phone calls from their ‘husbands’ telling them if they cooperate with police, they will GO TO HELL.
These women and children need to be in protective custody until the LEO’s have finished trying to get testimony, and evidence, or they determine the accusations are unfounded.
That is the way it is done.
Protective Custody usually includes the fact that your ‘privacy’ gets a little violated.
These women probably have more privacy now, than they did at the FLDS.
I could be wrong, but the FLDS and Warren Jeffs have a substantial history.
If they don’t get the picture on even FR, probably the Republic is lost.
“The most terrifying words in the English language are: I’m from the government and I’m here to help. “
Ronald Reagan
The adult women are free to leave at any time.