Habeas corpus, the proceedings in the case of John Merryman, of Baltimore County, Maryland: before the Hon. Roger Brooke Taney, Chief Justice of the S

The book details the landmark legal proceedings involving John Merryman, who was arrested during the Civil War for suspending habeas corpus rights. It presents the arguments and decisions made by Chief Justice Roger Brooke Taney, highlighting the tensions between civil liberties and national security. The case serves as a critical examination of constitutional law and the balance of power during a time of crisis, illustrating the complexities of legal interpretations in the face of war.