What justification did lincoln have for suspending habeas corpus during the civil war?

President Lincoln suspends the writ of habeas corpus during the Civil War. ... Lincoln didn't respond, appeal, or order the release of Merryman. But during a July 4 speech, Lincoln was defiant, insisting that he needed to suspend the rules in order to put down the rebellion in the South. i hope this helped <3

The answer is B)Lincoln suspended these rules because he felt it was necessary in order to put down the rebellion within the southern states.

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