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The imposition of martial law in the United States.

From: Air Force Law Review  |  Date: 3/22/2000  |  Author: Davies, Kirk L.

KIRK L. DAVIES [*]

"Necessity hath no law. Feigned necessities, imaginary necessities... are the greatest cozenage that men can put upon the Providence of God, and make pretenses to break known rules by." [1]

I. MARTIAL LAW: THREAT AND RESPONSE

Imagine the following frightening scenario: Members of an American militia group enter a major metropolitan airport and attach small aerosol-like devices in several restrooms throughout the concourse. These devices release deadly ...

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