• DreamlandLividity@lemmy.world
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    6 hours ago

    There would probably be no consequences for him, but the “martial law” would probably be ignored and not happen.

    As I understand it, in the US, martial law can only legally happen if the courts are unable to function. Basically, if things are so bad courts are unable to judge people, you let the military judge them.

    • TheObviousSolution@lemm.ee
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      9 minutes ago

      The law hasn’t mattered so far. It is illegal for him to deploy the National Guard without the governor’s consent, which was not given. Not only was it now given, but Trump went out of his way to denounce the governor while illegally deploying the National Guard.

      The US is no longer operating within the constitution, it is operating under the appearance of one, an appearance that falls apart the closer you look at it.