In this episode of Freedom Over Fascism Live, Dr. Stephanie Gerber Wilson interviews Treb Courie, the legal director of the Orders Project. They discuss the complexities of military law, the role of the Orders Project in assisting service members with legal issues, and the implications of international law on military operations. The conversation also covers the legal boundaries of orders given to service members, particularly in the context of domestic deployments and operations in the Caribbean. Courie emphasizes the importance of understanding the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) and the law of armed conflict, as well as the challenges faced by service members in navigating these legal landscapes.

Takeaways

The Orders Project assists service members with legal advice.

Service members must follow lawful orders unless manifestly unlawful.

The UCMJ governs military discipline and justice.

International law informs military operations but is complex.

Domestic deployments raise legal questions under the Posse Comitatus Act.

Service members are encouraged to seek legal advice for hypotheticals.

Military justice operates under a different system than civilian law.

The military can federalize National Guard troops under certain conditions.

Psychological operations are restricted against US citizens.

Confidentiality is maintained in attorney-client communications.

Titles

Navigating Military Law: The Orders Project Explained

Understanding Legal Boundaries for Service Members

Sound bites

“Remember your oath to the Constitution.”

“Orders must be manifestly unlawful to disobey.”

“We are not at war with a nation.”

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Freedom Over Fascism Live

03:43 Understanding the Orders Project

09:57 Navigating Legal Advice for Service Members

17:02 The Role of International Law

21:30 The Caribbean Operations and Legal Implications

25:19 Military Justice System Explained

34:07 National Guard and Federalization Issues

39:20 Dubious Orders and Legal Boundaries

In this episode of Freedom Over Fascism, Dr. Stephanie Gerber Wilson interviews Christopher Armitage, who discusses the concept of 'soft succession' as a means for states to combat federal overreach and preserve democracy. Armitage emphasizes the importance of anti-corruption measures, creating parallel social safety nets, and engaging in local politics to effectively resist fascism. He advocates for sustained activism and community involvement as essential strategies for change.

takeaways

• Soft succession is about empowering states to resist federal overreach.
• Anti-corruption efforts are crucial for restoring democracy.
• States can create parallel social safety nets to protect citizens.
• Engaging in local politics is vital for meaningful change.
• Activism should focus on small, sustained actions over time.
• Negotiating with the federal government can involve withholding tax revenue.
• Educating the public is the first step in activism.
• Building community and culture is essential for long-term resistance.
• Local elections are key to fighting back against fascism.
• A vision for a post-fascist future includes universal education and basic income.

titles

• Empowering States: A New Approach to Democracy
• Soft Succession: Resisting Federal Overreach

Sound Bites

• "We can't rely on the Department of Justice anymore."
• "We need to create parallel social safety nets."
• "We need to build a culture around activism."

Chapters

00:00Introduction to Soft Secession and Its Importance

05:20Empowering States Against Federal Overreach

10:14Funding State Initiatives and Social Safety Nets

15:32Anti-Corruption Measures and Restoring Oversight

19:41Creating Collaborative State Solutions

23:18Engaging with State Leaders and Public Consensus

27:03Counterarguments and the Need for Bold Actions

29:26The Rise of Authoritarianism

33:28Strategies for Resistance

39:21Activism and Community Engagement

47:51Local Politics and Long-Term Change

49:45Envisioning a Post-Fascist Future