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But where is the legal authority for the imprisonment of these witnesses?
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gutenberg.orgCharles Sumner: “But where is the legal authority for the imprisonment of these witnesses?”
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Sumner questions the legal basis for imprisoning witnesses, highlighting concerns about civil liberties.
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