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Re: Lincoln and the Constitution
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In a message dated 3/8/2003 7:25:35 PM Eastern Standard Time,
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> Lincoln had the power under the Constitution to act in the emergency; thus
> he
> had the power to suspect HC where it was necessary to suspend it, and under
> the
> circumstances the Constitution allows -- rebellion or actual invasion and
> necessary for the public safety

Where in the Constitution is this contained? Citation please.  This sounds
like one of those "everybody knows" arguments.  Where is the language upon
which you rely?  Please cite the "emergency power" clause authorizing the
President to suspend habeas corpus?

Merryman was a duly elected member of the Maryland Legislature.  He actually
had more political experience than Lincoln, who had next to none.

JDS

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