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Winter/Spring Member Registration OpensMonday, November 18th, 2024! > Courses > One-Time Lectures

Abraham Lincoln and the Abuse of Power: How Lincoln Ignored the Constitution He Fought to Protect   

Just days after the Civil War began,  President Lincoln issued Executive Orders to suspend the writ of Habeas Corpus, which was arguably solely the function of Congress. This resulted in thousands of Americans being arrested during the war and jailed without charge or trial. He authorized military personnel to issue those orders in violation of the Constitution, and he ignored orders of the Supreme Court to release aggrieved private citizens opposed to the Union. This lecture will discuss Lincoln's justification for his actions and the resulting flood of Executive Orders that later Presidents would use to avoid Congressional oversight.

Live In-Person with Video Catch-up. Available 2-3 business days after live lecture. You will have approximately two weeks to view the video.

 
  • Abraham Lincoln and the Abuse of Power: How Lincoln Ignored the Constitution He Fought to Protect
  • Location: Jupiter Campus

     

    Fees:
        Member: $30.00
        Non-Member: $35.00
        Price at Door/One Day Pass: $35.00
    Dates: 12/3/2024 - 12/3/2024
    Times: 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
    Days: Tu
    Sessions: 1
    Building: Lifelong Learning Complex
    Room: Maltz Auditorium
    Instructor: Jerrold Goldstein

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