How is this different---if at all---from martial law? nt

[Atticus]

[tinrobot]

1. Whatever you call it, it is WAY too close.

[mindem]

2. I was just wondering about that myself

I hate this prick with every fiber of my being.

[elleng]

3. You decide:

'Martial law is the imposition of direct military control of normal civil functions or suspension of civil law by a government, especially in response to a temporary emergency where civil forces are overwhelmed, or in an occupied territory.' Wikipedia

[DetroitLegalBeagle]

4. Mainly

Those arrested will be tried in normal courts with the all rights as usual. Under martial law, there are no operating civilian courts, everything is done through military tribunal.

[Atticus]

5. Thank you. Other than that---which in my mind is significant---this is close to

martial law, right?

[DetroitLegalBeagle]

7. Not in my opinion

But I see martial law as a state where all rights and the Constitution are suspended, civilian courts are suspended, and the military is giving orders to civilian leaders and police. Invoking the Insurrection act allows active duty military to perform the some actions that the National Guard units already have been doing.

[Atticus]

9. Thanks again. nt

[obamanut2012]

8. No -- go watch The Conspirator to see the difference

Or read about the Third Reich's People Court.

This is scary AF, but it isn't close to martial law. Yet.

[Upthevibe]

6. I just asked the same thing in another thread.....

I'm freaking out! Okay, It's time for a Xanax.....