Research the suspension by Abraham Lincoln of writ of habeas corpus during the Civil War. Discuss whether the results were effective at achieving the goal of the decision.
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On April 27, 1861, Lincoln suspended the writ of habeas corpus between Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia to give military authorities the necessary power to silence dissenters and rebels. Under this order, commanders could arrest and detain individuals who were deemed threatening to military operations.
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