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Martial law can only be implemented by an act of congress, and only in a specified area under attack by a foreign invasion. And only for a the period of time as needed to repel the invaders and restore the civil government.
All politicians, law enforcement as well as military have sworn an oath unto the Constitution, to defend it, as well as our Rights, against all enemies, foreign, as well as DOMESTIC. So, if there is no foreign army on your streets, but the president, and/or congress has declared martial law, they are committing treason and are DOMESTIC ENEMIES, and should be dealt with in the same manner as a foreign enemy.
That is why we have a God given, unalienable RIGHT, to defend our lives, which is protected by the Second Amendment. This includes the Right for citizens to form militias that are as well armed as the standing armies. For without that ability, what is to prevent another King George, or Hitler, or Stalin from coming into power, and murdering you and your families?
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 11y agoAny president has the power to do this, since the president is Commander in Chief of the Military. But it would take some very extreme circumstances, which is why it has seldom occurred. The best-known example took place in 1863, during the Civil War, when Abraham Lincoln declared martial law (although the supreme court subsequently reversed his decision).
It should also be noted that politicians will often accuse their opponents of various things, and several of President Obama's opponents have asserted he is ready to declare martial law. This is not true, and there is no evidence to support such a claim.
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∙ 14y agoNo because the constitution states that the president can only have up to 2 4 year terms
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∙ 14y agoYes, if need be, and the Governor does not consent to do so, the President can federally mobilize the state's National Guard and place them under the command of the Army.
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∙ 13y agoof course he should be the wisest in the state but i know barrack Obama is so stupid he does not know even hashim gulzar knows
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∙ 11y agoyes
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Will Obama declare martial law in 2012?
yes
Can a Texas governor declare martial law?
Yes
Did president Obama sign martial law on 19 March 2012?
No, President Obama did not sign martial law on 19 March 2012. Martial law refers to the temporary suspension of civil law and the imposition of military authority, and there is no record of President Obama declaring martial law during his presidency. It is important to fact-check such claims using reliable sources.
Why did marcos declare martial law?
because of the price hike of the gasoline in Libya
Who has the power to declare a martial law in case of a state emergency?
The Governor of a state or the Present of the U.S. has the power to declare martial law in case of a state emergency. Either case is debatable in the U.S. Constitution and the state's Constitution.
Who declares martial law?
The Governor of a state or the President of the US. The latter is debatable as the Constitution makes no provision for martial law, only the suspension of the Writ of Habeas Corpus. That right is seemingly left to Congress in Article 1 Section 9 of the Constitution regarding the legislature and the limits on Congress. As for the governor of States being able to declare martial law, the right would be left to the individual state constitutions as all rights not prohibited to the States are allowed them per the Tenth Amendment. Again, it must be emphasized that the issue is debatable.
Where did martial law declare?
Maryland - to seize its railroad and protect the Northern capital (Washington D.C)
Why did Hitler threaten to declare war on Czechoslovakia?
Hitler threatened to declare war on Czechoslovakia because the Czech government declared martial law.
In what state did Lincoln declare martial law?
Martial law was declared for part of the Civil War by Abraham Lincoln in the state of Maryland. Maryland had many southern sympathizers. It was meant to keep order.
Where did Lincoln declare martial law?
Maryland - to seize its railroad and protect the Northern capital (Washington D.C)
Can president Obama make martial law happen just to stay president in 2017?
No
How is martial law different from a coup?
Martial Law is ordered by a head of state such as a Governor or President. A coup is a takeover by a group wanting change in goverment.
