However, it further explains (and the footnote adds clarity) that if a civil affairs agreement isn’t possible due to other circumstance (like having an unrecoverable election), a military government by a belligerent power is a legal option.
The importance of respecting as much of the occupied state’s existing laws is woven into the fabric of this Manual. As such, I think any law promulgated by MIL as the occupying power will necessarily be congruent with the Constitution
OK -on to three interesting sections/sub-sections about the breadth of authority vs normal civilian law.
11.5.2 MIL has duty to respect the laws in force in the Country unless it impacts MIL security.
11.7.2 MIL has the authority to censor any and all forms of media (footnote re: 1A is relevant.)
11.9.2.2 Notwithstanding the obligation to respect the laws of the Country, MIL has the authority to change municipal laws (think sanctuary cities, for example), specifically calling out of suffrage
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However, it further explains (and the footnote adds clarity) that if a civil affairs agreement isn’t possible due to other circumstance (like having an unrecoverable election), a military government by a belligerent power is a legal option.
The importance of respecting as much of the occupied state’s existing laws is woven into the fabric of this Manual. As such, I think any law promulgated by MIL as the occupying power will necessarily be congruent with the Constitution
OK -on to three interesting sections/sub-sections about the breadth of authority vs normal civilian law.
11.5.2 MIL has duty to respect the laws in force in the Country unless it impacts MIL security.
11.7.2 MIL has the authority to censor any and all forms of media (footnote re: 1A is relevant.) 11.9.2.2 Notwithstanding the obligation to respect the laws of the Country, MIL has the authority to change municipal laws (think sanctuary cities, for example), specifically calling out of suffrage
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