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To: fatman6502002; Reily
If treason is involved the trials could be done by military Courts.

That's great except for one thing - the Constitution says otherwise.

The Constitution has provided for federal courts to try citizens and lower government officials for charges of federal crimes (Art. III, Sec. 2, Cl. 1). And the Constitution clearly states that for high government officials, ONLY the House can impeach (formally accuse) and ONLY the Senate can convict and remove a government official (Art. I, Sec. 2, Cl. 5; Art. I, Sec. 3, Cl. 6-7). This includes accusation and conviction of treason, and congressional authority to punish treason (Art. II Sec. 4; Art. III; Sec. 3).

149 posted on 02/10/2018 11:10:04 AM PST by Jim W N
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To: Jim 0216

The Constitution ! It’s a pesky thing is it not?

I am amazed I am on a conservative site where overthrowing the Constitution is being seriously discussed!

Of course being done for all the correct reasons!


168 posted on 02/10/2018 12:56:25 PM PST by Reily
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