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WAR ON TERRORISM AND AGAINST REBELLION
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FIGHT AGAINST REBELLION OR INSURRECTION
Despite
our nation's refusal to be ruled, the government that arose from the
Revolutionary War has passed laws prohibiting rebellion or insurrection.
Although the law is rarely invoked, it carries serious penalties. The
following article provides an overview of the federal crime of rebellion
and insurrection and how it differs from sedition and treason.
Rebellion and Insurrection, Sedition, and Treason
The
prohibition on rebellion and insurrection arises in a brief passage
found in 18 U.S.C. Section 2383. The law prohibits the incitement,
assistance, and participation in a rebellion or insurrection against the
authority of the United States and its laws. The punishment for this
crime is a fine, a maximum sentence of 10 years in federal prison, and
ineligibility for public office.Rebellion and insurrection refer
specifically to acts of violence against the state or its officers. This
distinguishes the crime from sedition, which is the organized
incitement to rebellion or civil disorder against the authority of the
state. It also separates the crime from treason, which is the violation
of allegiance owed to one's country by betrayal or acting to aid the
country's enemies.The crimes are easily confused, but if the party
wasn't acting on behalf of (or giving aid to) a foreign government they
are unlikely to be charged with treason. Calls to rise up against the
authority of the government by staging non-violent protests and strikes
might be characterized as sedition (if they violated laws relating to
these acts), but wouldn't be considered rebellion or insurrection unless
the incitement included calls for violent acts such as the destruction
of government property or the assault of officers of the state.
Limited Use of Charges
Although
there are frequently concerns about statements made by media figures,
on social media, or even by members of the government itself, there are
two aspects of the crime of insurrection and rebellion that tend to
limit its use.The first is that, since insurrection and rebellion is a
crime, private citizens do not have standing to file charges against
someone. Only the government itself, acting through the Office of the
Attorney General, can bring charges.The second reason that rebellion and
insurrection are rarely charged is because of the strength of the U.S.
Constitution's First Amendment protection of free speech. A certain
amount of hyperbole is tolerated, where there aren't accompanying overt
acts. The general language of the crime also lends itself to
interpretation, making prosecutions a chancier proposition.Where
possible, the government tends to level charges that are based more on
actions than words. Notorious Nevada rancher Cliven Bundy's many armed
confrontations with the federal government resulted in a long list of
criminal charges, but none for rebellion and insurrection. Their reason
for choosing not to charge the crime might be evident in the outcome of
the federal criminal prosecution of his sons, Ammon and Ryan Bundy, who
were acquitted of similarly vague conspiracy charges after holding an
Oregon wildlife refuge in an armed standoff.
Facing Federal Charges? Get Legal Help Today
Although
rebellion and insurrection charges are rare, they should be taken very
seriously, as should any criminal charges you may be facing. You have a
number of rights under the law, but some of these can be waived if not
exercised properly. Contact a local criminal defense attorney today who
can better explain your rights, your options, and the best defense
strategy for your case.
WAR ON TERRORISM
The September 11 attacks, often referred to as 9/11,[a] were a series of four coordinated terrorist attacks by the Islamist terrorist group Al-Qaeda[3][4][5] against the United States on the morning of Tuesday, September 11, 2001. The attacks resulted in 2,977 fatalities, over 25,000 injuries, and substantial long-term health consequences, in addition to at least $10 billion in infrastructure and property damage.[6][7] It is the single deadliest terrorist attack in human history and the single deadliest incident for firefighters and law enforcement officers in the history of the United States, with 343 and 72 killed, respectively.[8
Four passenger airliners which had departed from airports in the northeastern United States bound for California were hijacked by 19 al-Qaeda terrorists. Two of the planes, American Airlines Flight 11 and United Airlines Flight 175, crashed into the North and South towers, respectively, of the World Trade Center complex in Lower Manhattan. Within an hour and 42 minutes, both 110-story towers collapsed. Debris and the resulting fires caused a partial or complete collapse of all other buildings in the World Trade Center complex, including the 47-story 7 World Trade Center tower, as well as significant damage to ten other large surrounding structures. A third plane, American Airlines Flight 77, was crashed into the Pentagon (the headquarters of the U.S. Department of Defense) in Arlington County, Virginia, which led to a partial collapse of the building's west side. The fourth plane, United Airlines Flight 93, was initially flown toward Washington, D.C., but crashed into a field in Stonycreek Township, Pennsylvania, after passengers thwarted the hijackers.
Suspicion quickly fell onto al-Qaeda. The United States responded by launching the War on Terror and invading Afghanistan to depose the Taliban, which had failed to comply with U.S. demands to expel al-Qaeda from Afghanistan and extradite their leader Osama bin Laden. Many countries strengthened their anti-terrorism legislation and expanded the powers of law enforcement and intelligence agencies to prevent terrorist attacks. Although bin Laden initially denied any involvement, in 2004 he claimed responsibility for the attacks.[2] Al-Qaeda and bin Laden cited U.S. support of Israel, the presence of U.S. troops in Saudi Arabia, and sanctions against Iraq as motives. After evading capture for almost a decade, bin Laden was located in Pakistan in 2011 and killed during a U.S. military raid.
The destruction of the World Trade Center and nearby
infrastructure seriously harmed the economy of New York City and had a
significant effect on global markets. The U.S. and Canadian civilian
airspaces were closed until September 13, while Wall Street was closed until September 17. Many closings, evacuations, and cancellations followed, out of respect or fear of further attacks. Cleanup of the World Trade Center site was completed in May 2002, and the Pentagon was repaired within a year. The construction of One World Trade Center began in November 2006, and the building opened in November 2014.[9][10] Numerous memorials have been constructed, including the National September 11 Memorial & Museum in New York City, the Pentagon Memorial in Arlington County, Virginia, and the Flight 93 National Memorial at the Pennsylvania crash site
THE PRESIDENT'S CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY TO CONDUCT INTER MILITARY OPERATIONS AGAINST TERRORISTS AND NATIONS SUPPORTING THEM
The
President has broad constitutional power to take International military
action in response to the terrorist attacks on the United States on
September 11, 2001. Congress has acknowledged this inherent executive
power in both the War Powers Resolution and the Joint Resolution passed
by Congress on September 14, 2001
The
President has constitutional power not only to retaliate against any
person, organization, or State suspected of involvement in terrorist
attacks on the United States, but also against foreign States suspected
of harboring or supporting such organizations.
The President may deploy military force preemptively against terrorist
organizations or the States that harbor or support them, whether or not
they can be linked to the specific terrorist incidents of September 11.
September 25, 2001
HISTORY On 17 October 2014, the
Department of Defense formally established Combined Joint Task Force -
Operation Inherent Resolve (CJTF-OIR) in order to formalize ongoing
military actions against the rising threat posed by ISIS in Iraq and
Syria. Read more
OUR MISSION conjunction with partner forces Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve (CJTF-OIR) defeats ISIS in designated areas of Iraq and Syria and sets conditions for follow-on operations to increase regional stability. Read more
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diameter, a green palm wreath with the yellow hand guards and pommels of
two diagonally crossed scimitars surmounting the base of the palm
wreath with white blades, points up, between the blades three yellow
five pointed stars, all encircled by a dark blue 1/8 inch (.32 cm)
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SYMBOLISM The palm wreath is a symbol of honor; the scimitars indicate the
dual nature of the coalition-the defeat of ISIL and the restoration of
stability to the area. The three stars indicate the command and are
colored gold for excellence. Buff and flag blue denote the land, sea
and air components of the military.
One Mission, Many Nations.
More Information :
Foreign Terrorist State and Organizations (FTSOs) are foreign State and Organizations
that are designated by the Secretary of State in accordance with section 219 of
the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), as amended. FTO designations play a
critical role in our fight against terrorism and are an effective means of
curtailing support for terrorist activities and pressuring groups to get out of
the terrorism business.
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