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Why the Threat of Military Tribunals for a Political Enemy Should Be Disqualifying for a Candidate
Such rhetoric is not only dangerous but fundamentally un-American. Here is why using it against political enemies is unconstitutional and what grave danger it poses to our democracy.
4 min readJul 14, 2024
Why the Threat of Military Tribunals for a Political Enemy Should Be Disqualifying for a Candidate
In recent political discourse, there have been alarming suggestions about using military tribunals to prosecute political opponents.
Such rhetoric is not only dangerous but fundamentally unAmerican.
What Is a Military Tribunal?
A military tribunal is a type of court designed to try members of the armed forces or enemy combatants for military offenses or war crimes.
These tribunals operate under military law, which is significantly different from civilian judicial processes. They are typically composed of military officers who serve as judges and jurors, and the rules of evidence and procedures are often more streamlined than those in civilian courts.
