When in high seas, Pirates and felonies are punished by the Congress. According to the current statue, if piracy is committed on sea, they can be imprisoned for life.
Congress has the power to punish piracy and felonies that are committed on the high seas. This power is given to them by the constitution of the United States.
piracy
Piracy.
Biscuits and Gravy
yes, in fact they can.
Punish criminals
When it is legal
Jefferson asked congress to pass trade laws to punish Britain and France
trying to impeach the official
In general Congress was not as forgiving as Lincoln. They wanted to punish the South and treat it like a conquered enemy.
it means that a robber is on the high seas to kill people
High Seas Havoc happened in 1993.