>Newsom: California Considering Martial Law After 12 Coronavirus Deaths Confirmed in the State
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>Newsom: California Considering Martial Law After 12 Coronavirus Deaths Confirmed in the State
Title is misleading:
In readying the National Guard for action, Newsom’s office emphasized that it’s for duties routinely performed during natural disasters and other emergencies. But Newsom grimly added that “we have the ability to do martial law … if we feel the necessity
Imposing martial law would take the extraordinary step of replacing the usual laws with military authority, with the possible suspension of civil liberties like freedom of association and movement.