Latest "martial law" stories

Spot troops on your street? It’s likely a parade, not martial law.

Martial law remains a murky area “ripe for misinformation.” Legal experts and lawmakers explain why Congress, cops and courts likely wouldn't stand for it.

By Allison P. Erickson and Nikki Wentling

5 months ago

Former acting SECDEF blames media ‘hysteria’ for his response to Jan. 6 insurrection

Christopher Miller, now a private citizen, made his case before lawmakers.

By Meghann Myers

3 years ago

Calls for martial law and US military oversight of new presidential election draws criticism

Former military leaders calling for troops to oversee a presidential vote recount under martial law raised alarms for constitutional scholars and military-civilian experts.

By Howard Altman, Davis Winkie, Sarah Sicard, Meghann Myers and Leo Shane III

3 years ago

How the president could invoke martial law

As we approach the 2020 election, some are concerned about martial law.

By Sarah Sicard

3 years ago

National Guard COVID-19 update: Troop level at more than 46,500, 86 percent on Title 32 orders

Every state, three territories and Washington D.C. have activated Army and Air National Guard personnel to assist in efforts to combat the spread of COVID-19.

By Howard Altman

4 years ago

National Guard COVID-19 update: Troop level holding steady at more than 45,000

Every state, three territories and Washington D.C. have activated Army and Air National Guard personnel to assist in efforts to combat the spread of COVID-19.

By Howard Altman

4 years ago