Merryman

Merryman refers to a famous legal case, *United States v. Merryman* (1861), that addressed the limits of presidential power during wartime. In this case, Judge John Merryman was detained by the military during the Civil War without formal charges. The incident highlighted the debate over whether the President has the authority to suspend certain legal processes, like habeas corpus, during emergencies. The case demonstrated the tension between executive power and judicial authority, emphasizing that certain actions require legal approval or oversight, and remains a key example in discussions about constitutional rights during national crises.