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Was the writ of Habeas Corpus suspended during the civil war bvy federal gov?
A Maryland state legislator, John Merryman, was arrested by Union forces during the Civil War and charged with hindering the movement of Union forces. Merryman's attorney filed a writ of Habeas Corpus in response. President Abraham Lincoln decided to suspend the rules as a method of suppressing the rebellion in the Nation. The suspension was in effect until rejected by the Supreme Court, 5 years later.
Explain what is meant for President Lincoln to suspend the Writ of Habeas Corpus for citizens of the border states?
It means that people could be imprisoned indefinately without trial.-Will Busby
What best describes the events in Maryland in the early days in the civil war?
Lincoln imposed martial law and suspended the writ of habeas corpus.
Lincoln stretched the reach of his constitutional powers by?
By twice suspending the writ of habeas corpus.
How did Abraham Lincoln use emergency powers during the civil war?
Abraham Lincoln suspending habeas corpus is example of him using emergency powers during the Civil War. It was highly controversial and was challenged in court.
