Arrest a Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court? [closed]

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Does a President have the delegated constitutional power to arrest a chief justice of the USA?

President Abraham Lincoln did, but was persuaded not to issue his warrant by his cabinet members... Was it legal or unconstitutional?

asked Feb 8, 2019 at 12:19

Alfonso Barrs

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This might be better suited for Law.SE.
– JJJ ♦
Feb 8, 2019 at 12:27
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I've voted to close this question as off-topic, because it belongs in Law. There is a politics question to be had, but as worded it would lead to primarily opinion based answers. Step 1, have you read the US Constitution?
– Drunk Cynic
Feb 8, 2019 at 13:01
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@DrunkCynic the Constitution doesn't address arresting members of the court, though it does address arresting members of Congress.
– David Rice
Feb 8, 2019 at 15:13
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@DrunkCynic but why? It wouldn't help in the slightest, especially without also searching through hundreds of years of court cases to see what rulings there have been. I agree that the right place to ask is in Law, but the right thing to do is ask, not research oneself, when the topic is better left to experts.
– David Rice
Feb 8, 2019 at 15:26
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@DavidRice How do I ask a good question..., with particular reference to "Search/Research."
– Drunk Cynic
Feb 8, 2019 at 17:03

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