FEMA and Suspending the U.S. Constitution in an Emergency

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The martial law concept in the U.S. is closely tied with the right of habeas corpus, which is in essence the right to a hearing on lawful imprisonment, or more broadly, the supervision of law enforcement by the judiciary.

The ability to suspend habeas corpus is often equated with martial law. Article 1, Section 9 of the U.S. Constitution states, "The privilege of the Writ of Habeas Corpus shall not be suspended, unless when in Cases of Rebellion or Invasion, the public Safety may require it."

In United States law, martial law is limited by several court decisions that were handed down between the American Civil War and World War II. In 1878, Congress passed the Posse Comitatus Act, which forbids military involvement in domestic law enforcement without congressional approval. On October 1, 2002 United States Northern Command was established to provide command and control of Department of Defense homeland defense efforts and to coordinate defense support of civil authorities.

During the War of 1812, U.S. General Andrew Jackson imposed martial law in New Orleans, Louisiana after capturing the encampment of New Orleans from the British in the Battle of New Orleans.

As a result of the Boston Tea Party, King George III of Britain, ordered martial law in Boston to keep riots and protest down.

During World War II (1939 to 1945) what is now the State of Hawaii was held under martial law from December 7, 1941 to October 24, 1944.

Contrary to many media reports at the time, martial law was not declared in New Orleans in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, because no such term exists in Louisiana state law. However, a State of Emergency was declared, which does give unique powers to the state government similar to those of martial law. On the evening of August 31, 2005, New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin nominally declared "martial law" and said that officers didn't have to observe civil rights and Miranda rights in stopping the looters. Federal troops were a common sight in New Orleans after Katrina. At one point, as many as 15,000 federal troops and National Guardsmen patrolled the city. Additionally it has been reported that armed contractors from Blackwater USA assisted in policing the city.

The city of Schenectady, New York, is as of March 24, 2009 considering disbanding its police force and declaring martial law until it can form a new police force. Mayor Brian Stratton is considering this move because the city's police department has been filled with corruption and slammed with allegations about its officers, ranging from drunk driving to battery. The mayor himself does not, however, have the power to declare martial law; this can be done only by Governor David Paterson. "It's a contrived scenario, but it's not beyond the realm of possibilities," the mayor said.

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[BOOBMIT]

they all wear glasses,anyone notice.

[dave777blaster]

They realized that China can make a missile for a fraction of the cost so the plan on turning

USA into a slave country once again in order to assure a cheaper cost effectiveness .

[mjconley12]

LOL. What the fuck is that guy wearing in the second show? Wow, I think the guy sitting across from him can see his nuts!

[TheIronmanforlife]

wonder how long theyll leave this one b 4 they remove it............too bad americans cannot comprehend that this country was founded as a republic where oppresive and corrupt elected officials can be removed from office thru any means necessary....that is a matter of OUR own national security as the governed by these elected officials........people ought not fear their government ,government ought to fear the people....