EPIC FAIL.
“Suspending writ during open rebellion or invasion is one thing. Suspending individual RKBA under martial law something entirely else.”
So which one do you put the situation in N.O. under? law enforcement in shambles. A bunch of armed people running around looting everything in sight, citizens’ security at risk. What category is that?
See Constitutional Topic: Martial Law
"Martial law" is not an "on/off" condition, and the ability of the government to strip non-prisoners of constitutional rights has been found wrong/unconstitutional, in every case that I am aware of - including Katrina, and including the Civil War.