The Controversial Suspension of Habeas Corpus by the Controversy Behind Abraham Lincoln’s Suspension of Habeas Corpus Lincoln
Words: 600 1614Abraham Lincoln's decision to suspend habeas corpus during the American Civil War stands as one of the most debated acts of his presidency. This bold move made amidst a nation in crisis has sparked considerable discourse among historians legal experts and advocates of civil liberties. The suspension allowed for the arrest and detention of individuals without immediate trial raising profound questions about the balance between national security imperatives and individual rights. In April 1861 with the nation reeling from the […]