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Pototan

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8. Yes, he can

Reply to J_William_Ryan (Reply #6)

Thu Apr 17, 2025, 07:14 AM

Apr 17

Throughout American history, the federal and state governments have declared martial law over 60 times. The Constitution of the United States does not define martial law and is silent as to who can impose it. However, the modern interpretation allows the president and state officials to declare "degrees of martial law in specific circumstances."

https://constitution.findlaw.com/article2/annotation09.html

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Do you think F47 will use the Insurrection Act (1807) to declare martial law between April 20 and April 26, 2025? [View all] 0rganism Apr 17 OP

NOLA JAZZ starts on the 24th... Jack Bone Apr 17 #1

nudge n/t 0rganism Apr 17 #2

Next week Trump will get the blueprint Pototan Apr 17 #3

Maybe, but his base doesn't need any kind of credible argument. They just need to see him say it is so. Walleye Apr 17 #4

They need a veiled excuse Pototan Apr 17 #7

Hes gonna be in for a world of hurt if he does... Volaris Apr 17 #10

Hitler's birthday is April 20th. meadowlander Apr 17 #5

Trump can't declare 'martial law.' J_William_Ryan Apr 17 #6

Yes, he can Pototan Apr 17 #8

That action might lead to riots like in the 60's... MiHale Apr 17 #9

bump n/t 0rganism Apr 17 #11