What document did justice black criticize as part of his argument in the dissent

It was due process.  He believed that it covered too much scope.  For him, it denies Congress the ability to make laws on the basis of their judgment and this is given to the courts. He wanted a more limited definition of due process which many of his co-judges did not agree with.

abraham lincoln, according to anyone who was connected with agriculture, represented the worst of northern politicians. shortly after lincoln was elected, south carolina seceded from the union. they along with other southern states, retained their anger. in a way, it was their own fault: the democrats were split in the south. some wanted slavery to be extended in other states that were about to join the union and some didn't want it badly enough. lincoln had a solid backing from his party: the republicans were united in not wanting slavery to be expanded.