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The Constitution specifically provides for Article III courts for civilians. Using military courts for civilians would be a gross violation of the Constitution
by cryptonector 5y ago
The Constitution specifically provides for Article III courts for civilians. Using military courts for civilians would be a gross violation of the Constitution.
Military tribunals are used for military personnel because that is part of the deal, and our military services are professional (not conscripted). Yes, the UCMJ would apply to conscripts, should we return to conscription, but conscripts would still not be civilians, and most civilians would not be conscripts.