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Since 1867, when Congress first authorized the federal courts to issue the writ on behalf of persons in state custody, [The Judiciary Act of 1789, ch. 20, § 14, 1 Stat. 81, the first grant of jurisdiction to the federal courts, included authority to issue the writ of habeas corpus ad subjiciendum on behalf of federal prisoners. In 1867, Congress authorized the federal courts to grant habeas relief to persons in the custody of the States. Act of Feb. 6, 1867, ch. 28, §§ 1, 14 Stat. 385. See Stone v. Powell, 428 U. S. 465, 428 U. S. 474-475 (1976).] the Court ...