Civil Liberties in Wartime
Chief Justice Rehnquist spoke about the constriction of civil liberties during wartime, specifically the U.S. Civil War, such as the writ of… read more
Chief Justice Rehnquist spoke about the constriction of civil liberties during wartime, specifically the U.S. Civil War, such as the writ of habeas corpus, which prevents people from being detained for any length of time without formal charges and the trial of draft dodgers by military courts. Former Chief Justice Byron White introduced him. The National Legal Center for Public Interest hosted the event. close
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