On September 11, 2001, the Continuity of Operations plan was officially activated and has been live ever since. This continuity of government operation has been extended by Presidents Bush, Obama, and Trump.
>“A national emergency exists by reason of the terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center, New York, New York, and the Pentagon, and the continuing and immediate threat of further attacks on the United States,” President George W. Bush proclaimed on September 14, 2001.
Dick Cheney enacted the Continuation of Government plans shortly after the WTC attacks, although the Bush Administration would not confirm that this took place until 2002. A simultaneous 'State of Emergency' was declared and is also in effect today, also extended each year by Presidents Bush, Obama, and Trump.
Also, keep in mind Congress is required by statue to vote on the continuation of a state of National Emergency every six months. Since September 11th, 2001, it has only happened once.
>There are currently thirty simultaneous declared states of emergency.
>The Executive Branch can freeze the assets and prevent financial transactions of individuals. This extends to even basic life necessities. They can go as far as to prohibit donations of food to said person.
>The President can unilaterally order the inspection and seizure of commercial vessels.
>The President is authorized to suspend or alter rules for broadcast stations, or authorize control of said station.
>Provisions to suspend or control internet traffic.
>The ability to seize property
>The delegation of 'maintaining law and order' to the department of defense.
>Extend military tours of duty beyond contractually agreed termination dates.
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