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Lincoln, Military Tribunals, and Civil Liberties

Chief Judge Williams talked about President Lincoln’s use of military tribunals during the Civil War and compared the situations during… read more

Lincoln, Military Tribunals, and Civil Liberties Chief Judge Williams talked about President Lincoln’s use of military tribunals during the Civil War and compared the situations during that period to contemporary efforts to hold military tribunals for suspected terrorists and enemy combatants. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience.

Judge Williams is a member of the military review board with oversight of the military commissions that will hear the cases of enemy detainees held at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. close

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  • John Hilboldt Director Heritage Foundation->Lectures and Seminars
  • James L. Swanson Senior Scholar Heritage Foundation->Center for Legal and Judicial Studies
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Lincoln, Military Tribunals, and Civil Liberties

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Program ID:
181439-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Speech
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Apr 20, 2004 | 5:35pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
Last Aired:
Apr 21, 2004 | 8:14pm EDT | C-SPAN 3

Airing Details

  • Apr 20, 2004 | 5:35pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Apr 20, 2004 | 11:01pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Apr 21, 2004 | 4:47am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Apr 21, 2004 | 8:24am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Apr 21, 2004 | 2:16pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Apr 21, 2004 | 8:14pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
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