Q: According to the Constitution merrick Garland has committed treason can local police arrest him if they see him?
Letting all those illegal immigrants is treason according to the U.S. constitution. So with out there chief saying go arrest him for treason. Can a officer go off the constitution that says it's treason and arrest him if he is in there city and charge him for treason. Or can a person make a citizens arrest on him because of the charge of treason and how bad and lethal it is. Constitution says so what could the officer or the citizen do. Because if a citizen committed treason in front of a city police officer or sheriff they would be arrested on the spot. Also I'm sure there would be other charges put on Garland once people started digging.
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The accusation of treason, as defined by the U.S. Constitution, is a complex legal matter that requires specific criteria to be met. Under the Constitution, treason is defined as levying war against the United States or giving aid and comfort to its enemies. This definition sets a high bar for what constitutes treason.
In the United States, the process for charging and prosecuting federal officials, including allegations of treason, is governed by federal law and is typically handled by federal authorities, not local police. Local law enforcement officers do not have the jurisdiction to arrest federal officials based on their policy decisions or actions taken in their official capacity.
Citizen's arrests are also subject to strict legal guidelines and are generally limited to situations involving a crime being committed in the citizen's presence. The concept of a citizen's arrest for a charge as serious and legally complex as treason is not practical and could lead to significant legal complications for the individual attempting it.
If you have concerns about the actions of a federal official, it is more appropriate to contact your elected representatives or federal law enforcement agencies. They can provide guidance or take action if necessary within the framework of federal law and the Constitution.
In matters of such legal complexity, involving high-ranking government officials, it's always advisable to seek guidance from legal professionals or government agencies with the appropriate jurisdiction and expertise.
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