[SkyPilot]

You have a lot to learn about martial law Grasshopper. Congress won’t be in session

Do you have a Statute citation for that?

The Suspension Clause of the United States does not give him the authority to suspend Congress. He could suspend habeas corpus in cases of rebellion or invasion, but even that requires Congressional cooperation.

The Suspension Clause follows in this tradition. It protects the writ by imposing a general bar on its suspension. At the same time, it makes an exception for cases when an invasion or rebellion endangers the public safety. A suspension is temporary, but the power it confers is extraordinary. When a suspension is in effect, the president, typically acting through subordinates, can imprison people indefinitely without any judicial check. The Clause does not specify which branch of government has the authority to suspend the privilege of the writ, but most agree that only Congress can do it. President Abraham Lincoln provoked controversy by suspending the privilege of his own accord during the Civil War, but Congress largely extinguished challenges to his authority by enacting a statute permitting suspension. On every other occasion, the executive has proceeded only after first securing congressional authorization.

[Georgia Girl 2]

While you are trying to spout off a bunch of rules its more than likely that Trump is gearing up to declare a !imited martial law in the 5 contested states and have the military over see a one day in person revote. Common sense says he will also have to lock down DC. That means controlling Congress which Trump has the constitutional right to adjourn for 10 days. Beyond that we are in new territory but so is a Marxist revolution.

[Fury]

Re: 114 - It is amazing how many FReepers are calling for martial law, and in some cases praying for it.

I don’t believe President Trump is a tyrant. I wish others would stop asking him to act like one.