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by colinbartlett 3712 days ago
Treason would be a hard one because I think it only applies during wartime. But would any of our various unending wars qualify? War on terror, war on drugs? Maybe not since they weren't declared by congress.

It could be considered "light treason" however...

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It's unlike it would be a Treason charge, though we are not required to be at war for that to apply. The reason would be the proof burden for Treason in court is very high, and set forth in Article III.

In truth it'd be likely to fall under federal statutes governing systems access, and probably I'd guess the 1917 Espionage Act.

Aside from Presidential speeches, the "wars" in Iraq and Afghanistan were never formally ended.
"The war on drugs" is not an actual war, it's just a catchphrase.
No, "the war on drugs" does not qualify for treason.