This is simply not true. Treason is charged by CONgress and prosecuted by the DOJ. There are also state treason charges, and yes - the military can bring treason charges on military members and DOD employees.
If the Federal Court system can be shown to be non-functional it is possible for the President to establish military tribunals and only then could they prosecute Treason against civilians.
This is simply not true. Treason is charged by CONgress and prosecuted by the DOJ. There are also state treason charges, and yes - the military can bring treason charges on military members and DOD employees.
If the Federal Court system can be shown to be non-functional it is possible for the President to establish military tribunals and only then could they prosecute Treason against civilians.