The Lincoln administration imprisoned thousands of Northerners who opposed a war thus violating again the 5th, 6th and 7th amendments of the U.S. Constitution. These require the presentment of an indictment, the right to confront witnesses, and a speedy trial by jury, The actions also violated Article III Sections 1 and 2 of the U.S. Constitution which place all judicial power in the hands of the Supreme Court and require a trial by jury;
The Lincoln administration imprisoned dozens of legislators from the Maryland House of Delegates in Fort Lafayette all to prevent Maryland from succeeding. This again violates the 5th, 6th and 7th amendments of the U.S. Constitution which require presentment of an indictment, the right to confront witnesses, and a speedy trial by jury. These actions also violate Article III Sections 1 and 2 of the U.S. Constitution which place all judicial power in the hands of the Supreme Court and require a trial by jury.;
On May 4, 1863 the Lincoln administration broke into the home of Ohio Congressman, Clement Vallandigham and arrested and deported him in violation of the 4th amendment of the U.S. Constitution which protects citizens against unreasonable search and seizure. These actions also violated the 5th, 6th and 7th amendments as well as Article III, Sections 1 and 2 of the U.S. Constitution. Vallandigham's "crime" was exposing the Lincoln agenda in an earlier speech.
On April 19, 1861 Lincoln ordered a massive 500 ship naval blockade of southern harbors that he still considered as part of the Union. This is a violation of Article I Sections 8 and 9 of the U.S. Constitution which grant Congress the power to regulate commerce and state that: "No Preference shall be given by any Regulation of Commerce or Revenue to the Ports of one State over those of another -- Lincoln could not afford to have more American imports shifted into the south where they implemented freer trade and may refuse to collect duties for the Union.
On August 6, 1861 and July 17, 1862 Abraham Lincoln signed different Confiscation Acts that gave him the authority to seize any property anywhere in the states if it was deemed to be used against the Union. These acts violate the 5th amendment of the U.S. Constitution, which expressly prohibits such acts when it states: "nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation".
Lincoln's Union army occupied a variety of homes in the south during the last two years of the war without the consent of the owners. This is a violation of the 3rd amendment of the U.S. Constitution which states: "No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the Owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law."
The Lincoln administration orchestrated the creation of West Virginia from the territory of Virginia in violation of Article IV Section 3 of the U.S. Constitution which explicitly states that "n o new States shall be formed or erected within the jurisdiction of any other State; nor ... without the Consent of the Legislatures of the States concerned as well as of the Congress"
The Lincoln administration attempted to negotiate treaties with foreign countries for the colonization of American slaves in violation of Article 2 Section 2 of the U.S. Constitution that requires --the Advice and Consent of the Senate, to make Treaties"
The Lincoln administration failed to leave the legality question of succession in the hands of the judicial branch of the U.S. government thus violating Article III, Section 1 of the U.S. Constitution which states: "The judicial Power of the United States, shall be vested in one supreme Court"
Abraham Lincoln failed to uphold the oath taken upon his inauguration as required by Article II Section 1 of the U.S. Constitution. It requires the president to promise that: "I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my Ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States."
Abraham Lincoln performed almost every egregious act that the Founding Fathers accused the King of England of performing when they composed the Declaration of Independence. Congress eventually passed several laws and Constitutional Amendments to protect the citizens against similar acts by future presidents. These include the Posse Comitatus Act that prevents a president from using the military against American citizens and the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution that defines citizenship laws such as the right to equal protection and due process.
XI. THE MYTH OF "HONEST ABE'
Stories say that Abraham Lincoln was given a nickname of "Honest Abe" based on his dealings with people in managing a country store. But as President, his confirmed quotes were diametrically opposed to the subsequent actions he took and document a completely opposite character.
In his 1860 inaugural address that referred to preserving the Union he stated: "In doing this there needs to be no bloodshed or violence, and there shall be none unless it be forced upon the national authority. The power confided to me will be used to hold, occupy, and possess the property and places belonging to the Government and to collect the duties and imposts; but beyond what may be necessary for these objects, there will be no invasion, no using of force against or among the people anywhere" No violence or bloodshed was forced upon the federal authority.
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