Constitution Party on Homeland Security

	Constitution Party on Homeland Security

Terrorism no excuse to violate 4th, 5th amendments

We reaffirm the common-law rule that protects the people from any search or seizure whatsoever when that search or seizure violates the Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination. We deplore and oppose vigorously legislation and executive action that deprive the people of their Fourth and Fifth Amendment rights under claims of necessity to "combat terrorism" or to "protect national security." Source: Constitution Party Platform at 2020 Convention , May 2, 2020

Oppose conscription; register for the draft

Conscription deprives a person of liberty without due process of law. This is clearly prohibited by the 5th amendment. Conscription is forcibly taking a person's labor. Allowing conscription removes a critical check on the unconstitutional expansion of the Executive Branch. Compulsory government service is incompatible with individual liberty. We oppose imposition of the draft, the registration law, compulsory military training or any other form of compulsory government service. Source: Constitution Party Platform at 2020 Convention , May 2, 2020

Opposed to U.S. forces serving under foreign command

Under no circumstances would we commit U.S. forces to serve under any foreign flag or command. We are opposed to any New World Order, and we reject U.S. participation in or a relinquishing of command to any foreign authority. We should be the friend of liberty everywhere, but the guarantor and provisioner of ours alone. Source: Constitution Party Platform at 2020 Convention , May 2, 2020

Deploy a fully operational strategic defense system

We call for the maintenance of a strong, state-of-the-art military on land, sea, in the air, and in space. We urge the executive and legislative branches to continue to provide for the modernization of our armed forces, in keeping with advancing technologies and a constantly changing world situation. We call for the deployment of a fully operational strategic defense system as soon as possible. Source: 2012-2016 Constitution Party national platform , Nov 1, 2012

Eliminate waste & excess profits from defense contracts

We believe that all defense expenditures should be directly related to the protection of our nation, and that every item of expenditure must be carefully reviewed to eliminate foreign aid, waste, fraud, theft, inefficiency and excess profits from all defense contracts and military expenditures. Source: 2012-2016 Constitution Party national platform , Nov 1, 2012

No women in combat; no feminization of military

We reject the policies and practices that permit women to train for or participate in combat. Because of the radical feminization of the military over the past two decades, it must be recognized that these "advances" undermine the integrity, morale, and performance of our military organizations by dual qualification standards and forced integration. Source: 2012-2016 Constitution Party national platform , Nov 1, 2012

No operations in foreign theatres except in war

The goal of US security policy is to defend the national security interests of these US. Therefore, except in time of declared war, for the purposes of state security, no state national guard or reserve troops shall be called upon to support or conduct operations in foreign theatres. Source: Constitution Party platform ratified at National Convention , Apr 26, 2008

Vigorously oppose the USA PATRIOT Act

We deplore and vigorously oppose legislation and executive action that deprive the people of their rights secured under the Fourth and Fifth Amendments under the guise of “combating terrorism” or “protecting national security.” Examples of such legislation are the National Security Act, the USA PATRIOT Act, and the proposed Domestic Securities Enhancement Act (colloquially known as “Patriot II”), and the Military Commissions Act. Source: Constitution Party platform ratified at National Convention , Apr 26, 2008

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