The difference between these three terms can be broken down into simple explanations.
The act of plotting or conspiring constitutes sedition.
The act of treason occurs when action is taken, but direct action against the government is not the only way to commit treason. It is also treasonous to assist those who are taking action in any way, or to align with enemies of the government.
A person who is in any way involved with a group that in any way contributes to a group of people rising up to act against the government has committed insurrection.
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What Is Sedition?
Sedition refers to conspiring with others to incite rebellion against lawful authority. Sedition, along with treason and insurrection, are addressed in the United States Code (115 U.SC. §§ 2381 – 2391). Under federal law, sedition occurs when two or more persons conspire to commit certain actions against the United States (U.S.) government. The conspiracy to commit such acts is sedition, whether or not the actions are actually attempted or carried out.
conspiring to take down, overthrow or destroy by force the U.S. government
levying war against the U.S. government
opposing the authority of the U.S. government by force
hindering, delaying or preventing any U.S. law from being carried out
taking, seizing or possessing U.S. government property via force
Sedition can take place in any U.S. state or territory, as well as any other location under the jurisdiction of the U.S. (such as a military base). The punishment for sedition can include up to twenty years in prison and/or a fine. The amount of the fine is not specified in the code.
What Is Treason?
The concept of treason can be broadly interpreted as treachery, but it has a specific definition in federal law. Treason occurs when anyone who owes allegiance to the United States of America, such as a citizen or resident, commits certain acts against the U.S. government. There is actually a treason clause in the U.S. Constitution; it is the only crime specifically referenced within the Constitution.
levying war against the U.S.
aligning with enemies of the U.S.
providing assistance or comfort to enemies of the U.S. (within the country or in any other location)
The punishment for treason varies widely. People who commit treason can be put to death, put in prison (for a minimum of five years) and/or fined (at least $10,000). Those found guilty of treason are disqualified from holding any public office in the U.S.
Treason has traditionally been applied when the US is engaged in foreign wars or when someone aligns with a foreign enemy, not domestic. There is legal precedent for this.
The orange motherfucker is definitely guilty of sedition. Those who carried out the act are also guilty of sedition and MAY be guilty of treason as well, but the way the law has been interpreted in the past, since this is not war with a foreign enemy, treason may not apply. Historically, treason has been applied narrowly and involved foreign actors. I don't know how likely it is to break that precedent.
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