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Martial Law and National Emergency (CRS Report for Congress)

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Release Date Revised Jan. 7, 2005
Report Number RS21024
Report Type Report
Authors Harold C. Relyea, Government and Finance Division
Source Agency Congressional Research Service
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  • Premium   Sept. 27, 2001 (5 pages, $24.95) add
Summary:

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 military authority. An overview of the concept of, exercise of, and authority underlying martial law is provided in this report, which will be updated as events warrant.