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posted ago by Justapedetwo ago by Justapedetwo +17 / -0

We are still under a country emergency, right? Could the PA governor enact martial law because of the protest? Just curious

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Suitable_Swolefish 2 points ago +2 / -0

Yes he could. Is it wise for him to do so? No. I'm certain Trump will not support PA in that manner. Therefore, PA will not be able to use military force, only his local police. And, I'm sure the police do not want that either.

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Proud_American 1 point ago +3 / -2

Yes, as I understand it, Trump has full authority based on the national emergency being declared nationwide. I think it was article ii. Section 3 they referenced at the briefing.

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LoneStarWinner 1 point ago +2 / -1

IDK. We have Bill Barr saying pandemics don’t suspend the constitution, so I think these states are on fairly shaky ground just doing what they have done so far.