The Case of Alien Enemies (Classic Reprint)

William Tilghman

ISBN 10: 1331597145 / ISBN 13: 9781331597148

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book presents the detailed account of the historic trial of Charles Lockington, an alien enemy imprisoned without criminal charge during the War of 1812. The author, a highly respected legal scholar of the time, lays out the arguments for and against Lockingtonā s imprisonment, which centered on the question of whether or not he should be treated as a prisoner of war. The trial, which took place before Chief Justice William Tilghman of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, was closely watched by the public and had a significant impact on the development of American law relating to the treatment of enemy aliens during wartime. The author provides a thorough analysis of the legal issues involved, as well as the historical context of the case, making this book an essential read for anyone interested in the history of American law or the War of 1812. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Case of Alien Enemies (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1331597145
• ISBN 13: 9781331597148
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Law

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Synopsis

A historical collection of official instructions and court discussion about how the United States treated alien enemies and Habeas Corpus during the war era.

It presents directives from the Department of State, the Secretary of State, and military authorities, along with judicial commentary on jurisdiction and rights.

This edition compiles regulatory letters, circulars, and excerpts that show how alien enemies were to report, where they could reside, and when they could be placed in confinement or granted parole. It also highlights the debates about federal versus state authority in habeas corpus cases and the balance between national security and personal liberty.

• Learn how alien enemies were required to report to local marshals and be designated distant residences from tidewater.
• See how parole and parole-like conditions were offered or denied, and how authorities handled custody and release.
• Understand the questions of jurisdiction and which courts have authority to review habeas corpus for wartime detainees.
• Get a window into the language and procedures used by government officials to enforce wartime rules.

Ideal for readers of historical legal documents, constitutional debates, and early 19th‑century war policy.