Guide to Declarations of Martial Law in the United States (brennancenter.org)

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Martial Law in the United States: Its Meaning, Its History, and Why the President Can’t Declare It (brennancenter.org) The concept has never been well understood. What should be clear, however, is that the president lacks the authority to declare it.

The Brennen Center for Justice made a downloadable spreadsheet containing information about martial law events in the United States. It is part of a larger analysis of martial law.

Martial law has been declared at least 68 times in the United States. This guide explains when, where, and why.

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