Are there rights that are so fundamental that the president and Congress cannot suspend them, even in times of war?

Expert Commentary:  Constitutional scholars and legal experts discuss the issues raised by Justices Stephen G. Breyer, Sandra Day O’Connor and Anthony M. Kennedy:

 

  • Are there rights that cannot be suspended during war?
  • Do the courts, the executive and Congress read the Constitution differently during time of war?
  • Can the president unilaterally suspend a fundamental right during war?
 
 
 
 
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