Martial Law and National Emergency
Description:
Crises in public order, both real and potential, often evoke comments concerning
a resort to martial law. While some ambiguity exists regarding the conditions of a martial
law setting, such a prospect, nonetheless, is disturbing to many Americans who cherish
their liberties, expect civilian law enforcement to prevail, and support civilian control of
the military authority. An overview of the concept of, the exercise of, and authority underlying
martial law is provided in this report, which will…
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Date:
September 27, 2001
Creator:
Relyea, Harold C.
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Partner:
UNT Libraries Government Documents Department