Wolfentoad Memorial Liberal Courthouse, Pacific Justice Bacon King Presiding

[Simfan34]

I completely fail to see the Federal Government's interest in the matter. Anyway, the law has been suspended.

[Simfan34]

Fair enough. I would not object, actually.

[Simfan34]

I damn well object!

[Simfan34]

http://www.latimes.com/nation/la-na-ferguson-protests-020140816-story.html#page=1

I am just starting.

[Simfan34]

The Justice may deem this segment of Executive Order 10-11 my formal response:

Executive Order 10-11

[...]

The state of martial law is lifted as there exists no statute or constitutional provision, regional or federal, detailing such a state of law; the declaration did not affect any actual change in law enforcement or any other facet of governance. The general state of emergency (as provided for in the Patriation of the Pacific Recovery Act 2014) is maintained.

The provisions of this order, and prior orders dealing with the regulation of public gatherings, are in conformance with the principle that government may regulate the time, place, and manner of expression, as established through legal precedent (cf. Police Dept. of Chicago v. Mosley, Ward v. Rock Against Racism).

The curfew is likewise maintained, as it is conforms with the established precedent of a compelling state interest, such as when a region has been ravaged by a natural disaster, or when its safety and welfare are otherwise threatened (as it is now), permitting their imposition (cf. Zemel v. Rusk).

The activation of units of the Pacific National Guard and the Pacific Defence Force, as part of the regional militia as opposed as a part of the Armed Forces, to maintain the public order, protect public utilities and infrastructure, and secure government offices and facilities, is well within the rights of the Governor as the commander-in chief of the regional National Guard and a state/regional defense force. As per the the Pacific Constitution, forces may be deployed during "public rebellion or in the interests of public safety", which applies to the present situation.