Today in Supreme Court History: May 25, 1861
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5/25/1861: John Merryman arrested. Chief Justice Taney ruled that his detention was unconstitutional in Ex Parte Merryman. The post Today in Supreme Court History: May 25, 1861 appeared first on Reason.com.
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Politics Today in Supreme Court History: May 25, 1861 Josh Blackman | 5.25.2026 7:00 AM 5/25/1861: John Merryman arrested. Chief Justice Taney ruled that his detention was unconstitutional in Ex Parte Merryman.
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