Trump regime begs Congress to allow martial law

The Far Right 3 weeks ago: "Coronavirus is a hoax!"

Two weeks ago: "I need to hoard toilet paper!"

Five days ago: "The numbers from Italy are fake news put out by libs just because they don't want lockdowns."

Today: "We need martial law!"

Trump's so-called Justice Department is seeking a proposal that would expand martial law by allowing emergencies like pandemics to be used to detain people indefinitely without charges or trial. The plan would revoke the right to habeas corpus.

Needless to say, this proposal is unconstitutional for several reasons.

The Trump regime is urging Congress to pass this proposal - but it's actually unlikely to pass the House.

Presidents already have emergency powers such as ordering factories to produce items needed during a crisis. But Trump won't use these powers - saying it would defy conservative principles. Instead, he wants detention powers that are explicitly unconstitutional.

The excuse from the Far Right for violating the Constitution will be the same as it always is: "It's an emergency." But the Constitution isn't worth the parchment it's printed on if elected officials can violate it every time there's an emergency.