Martial Law?

[archieclement]

Was the entire United States under Martial Law in the ACW?

Knew in Missouri it was proclaimed by Fremont and lasted through the war, and in occupied areas, but was reading a story today that sounds as if it existed Iowa as well. Would the suspension of habeas corpus triggered martial law everywhere?

 

[Library Lady]

This from the Brennan Center for Justice might be of interest.

Guide to Declarations of Martial Law in the United States

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

www.brennancenter.org

Martial Law in the United States: Its Meaning, Its History, and Why the President Can’t Declare It

The concept has never been well understood. What should be clear, however, is that the president lacks the authority to declare it.

www.brennancenter.org

 

[archieclement]

Its bizarre according to article Lincoln declared martial law in Kentucky after it was declared and in effect for whole country.........not sure how double martial law worked........then second article is on the president can't declare it......

The proclamation 94 in itself seems bizarre in only applies to certain groups of people instead of an area. Which seems a chicken or the egg proposition.