Calling for the suspension of due process by a president
<p>Would calling for the seizure of guns from unnamed citizens and the suspension of due process in doing so constitute treason?  </p>

<p>Treason is basically the only crime explicitly defined by the Constitution. According to Article III, Section 3:</p>

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  <p>Treason against the United States, shall consist only in levying war against them, or in adhering to their enemies, giving them aid and comfort.</p>
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<p>So, no. What this hypothetical president is calling for is unconstitutional, is almost certainly grounds for impeachment, and may even be criminal, but treason it ain't.</p>

<p>And that's assuming he actually does it. Simply calling for it, without acting (or directing others to act) to bring it about, may well be protected by the First Amendment.</p>

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