Foundations of Freedom

Martial Law

In 1861 the con-federate states were the only de jure constitutionalized government upon seceding to preserve their state‘s rights. There was no northern government left with which to sign a peace treaty; therefore, Lincoln declared Martial LawApril 24th, 1863 by General Order number 100. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Confederate_States_Constitution http://www.filibustercartoons.com/CSA.htm http://avalon.law.yale.edu/19th_century/lieber.asp

This condition is still in effect today and is renewed by each successive president!