Jailing Political Opponents: Abraham Lincoln and Habeas Corpus

<p>Abraham Lincoln is known as "The Great Emancipator." But not many people know that during the Civil War, he jailed as many as 2,000 political opponents without charges or trial. The story in this episode revolves around what happened in Baltimore, Maryland in 1861 and why it led to the Mayor, the Police Chief, the entire City Council and many more being jailed indefinitely in a suspension of the writ of Habeas Corpus. Then we chat with entertainer Brandon Anderson and play the quick quiz!</p> <p></p> <p>Review this podcast at <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-internet-says-it-s-true/id1530853589'>https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-internet-says-it-s-true/id1530853589</a></p> <p> Bonus episodes and content available at <a href='http://patreon.com/MichaelKent'>http://Patreon.com/MichaelKent </a></p> <p> For 15% at SCOTTeVEST, visit <a href='http://scottevest.cwv7.net/a3VBZ'>http://scottevest.cwv7.net/a3VBZ</a></p>