Martial Law: Could It Happen Here?
Ken Jorgustin
ModernSurvivalBlog.com
06/27/2018
WHAT IS MARTIAL LAW?
In strict dictionary terms, martial law is the suspension of civil authority and the imposition of military authority. They act as the police, as the courts, as the legislature.
Martial law can be used by governments to enforce their rule over the public.
Martial law could potentially be implemented and enforced under any of the following example conditions:
– After a coup d’état.
– In a time of war (e.g. foreign invasion).
– When government is threatened by popular protest or political opposition.
– To stabilize insurrections or perceived insurrections.
– In a time triggered by an event or events when the civilian government or civilian authorities fail to function effectively and have broken down in maintaining order and security, or in providing essential services.
– When there are extensive riots.
– When disobedience of the law becomes widespread.
Note: Martial law should not be confused with military justice. In the United States, each branch of the military has its own judicial structures in place. Members of the service are under the control of military law. But this is the normal course of business in the military. Martial law is the exception to the rule.
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