Lincoln's Suspension of Habeas Corpus

[Paul Finkelman]

I have written that essay, it will appear in The Political Lincoln, edited by Paul Finkelman and Martin Hershock, which will be published by CQ Press in the next month or two.

Paul Finkelman
President William McKinley Distinguished Professor of Law
     and Public Policy
Albany Law School
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>>> Allison Hayward <ahayward at gmu.edu> 08/31/08 2:13 PM >>>
... I think that was an essay question . . .


On Aug 31, 2008, at 1:04 PM, Paul Finkelman wrote:

> yes
>
> Paul Finkelman
> President William McKinley Distinguished Professor of Law
>     and Public Policy
> Albany Law School
> 80 New Scotland Avenue
> Albany, New York   12208-3494
>
> 518-445-3386
> pfink at albanylaw.edu
>>>> <RJLipkin at aol.com> 08/31/08 10:28 AM >>>
> Was Lincoln's  suspension of habeas corpus necessary in preserving the
> Union? Interpret "necessary" in any way you think appropriate. This  
> is a
> straightforward question--meaning I have no idea what the answer is.
>
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