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It was President Abraham Lincoln who suspended the writ of habeas corpus during the American Civil War. Lincoln was the nation's 16th President.

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What was an action president Lincoln took during the civil war?

He suspended the right to habeas corpus


What president suspended habeas corpus?

On April 27, 1861 President Abraham Lincoln suspended the writ of habeas corpus. On Oct 17, 2006 President bush suspended the right of habeas corpus t persons determined by the United States to be an enemy combatant in the Global War on Terror.


Was an action President Abraham Lincoln took during the Civil War?

He suspended the right to habeas corpus


When can the right of habeas corpus be suspended?

The privilege of the writ of habeas corpus shall not be suspended, unless when in cases of rebellion or invasion the public safety may require it.


Who suspended anyone who supported the confederates?

Habeas Corpus suspended anyone who supported the confederates.


Protection from being jailed without evidence is called?

Protection from being jailed without evidence is called habeas corpus. President Lincoln suspended habeas corpus during the American Civil War.


How did Lincolns presidential power increase during the civil war?

President Lincoln suspended the writ of habeas corpus (a writ ordering a prisoner to be brought before a judge) during the Civil War.


Sometimes president use major events to enhance their power for instance lincoln did this during the civil war?

suspended habeas corpus


What was an action president Abraham took doing the civil war?

He suspended the right to habeas corpus.


Who suspended the Writ of Habeas Corpus?

Lincoln


During the Civil War this president suspended some of the basics rights of citizen in the name of keeping public order?

Abraham Lincoln, who suspended the right of habeas corpus among others.