The Writ of Amparo and Writ of Habeas Data The Writs of Amparo and Habeas Data are called prerogave writs. They are referred as extraordinary remedies based on the strength of inherent powers of the court to enforce its orders and in further administraon of jusce. These writs are originally from Mexican legal procedure in order to protect human rights. In Spanish, amparo means protecon while habeas data refers to access to informaon Introducon On September 25, 2007, Chief Jusce Reynato Puno announced officially the promulgaon of the writ of Amparo