In 1861, president lincoln suspended the right of habeas corpus for the purpose of

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27 January, 14:02

In 1861, president lincoln suspended the right of habeas corpus for the purpose of

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Natalee Mcdaniel · Answer 1

When Congress was called into special session, July 4, 1861, President Lincoln issued a message to both houses defending his various actions, including the suspension of the writ of habeas corpus, arguing that it was both necessary and constitutional for him to have suspended it without Congress.