Abraham Lincoln used Slavery to END Slavery

Today we get into the legal paradox of the Emancipation Proclamation, a fascinating document and bold Presidential action which reveal Lincoln's legal genius. Knowing this history is incredibly important, and you shouldn't need to hire a lawyer to understand it. That's why I'm here to help! I'm Jake the Lawyer, your Internet Esquire. On this channel I explain concepts, history, and legal doctrines we've all heard of, but might not totally understand. Thank you for watching! I'll be dropping episodes every Wednesday. Please enjoy and have a wonderful day. Follow ► YouTube:    / @internetesquire   Instagram:   / theinternetesquire   Twitter/X: https://x.com/internetesquire TikTok:   / internetesquire   Chapters ► 00:00 Intro 01:03 Emancipation Proclamation, legally 02:32 Chattel Slavery Paradox 03:54 Due Process Paradox 07:01 Declaration of War Paradox 09:52 The Great Gamble 13:17 Military Necessity & Economics 16:46 Enforcement Paradox 18:06 Lincoln's Legacy