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Treason is a unique offense in our constitutional order—the only crime expressly defined by the Constitution, and applying only to Americans who have betrayed the allegiance they are presumed to owe the United States.
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The judicial power of the United States, shall be vested in one Supreme Court, and in such inferior courts as the Congress may from time to time ordain and establish. The judges, both of the supreme and inferior courts, shall hold their offices during good behaviour, and shall, at stated times, receive for their services, a compensation, which shal...
The judicial power shall extend to all cases, in law and equity, arising under this Constitution, the laws of the United States, and treaties made, or which shall be made, under their authority;--to all cases affecting ambassadors, other public ministers and consuls;--to all cases of admiralty and maritime jurisdiction;--to controversies to which t...
Treason against the United States, shall consist only in levying war against them, or in adhering to their enemies, giving them aid and comfort. No person shall be convicted of treason unless on the testimony of two witnesses to the same overt act, or on confession in open court. The Congress shall have power to declare the punishment of treason, b...
Learn about the definition, history, and punishment of treason in the U.S. Constitution. The web page provides annotations, historical background, and case law on the treason clause.
Learn how the Supreme Court has interpreted the treason clause of the U.S. Constitution, which defines treason as levying war or giving aid and comfort to the enemy. See the cases of Bollman, Burr, Cramer, and Haupt, and the criteria for proving treason.
Article Three establishes the judicial branch of the federal government and defines treason. It also limits the judicial power to actual cases and controversies, and gives Congress the power to punish treason.
Learn about the constitutional power of Congress to declare the punishment of treason and the Supreme Court's interpretation of this clause. Find out how treason is defined, who can commit it, and what are the consequences for treasonous acts.
Treason against the United States, shall consist only in levying War against them, or in adhering to their Enemies, giving them Aid and Comfort. No Person shall be convicted of Treason unless on the testimony of two Witnesses to the same overt Act, or on Confession in open court.
