Jason and Julie have joined the First Order, a nationalist organization that is against the government of the United States. Jason and Julie have the duty to provide housing and ammunition for members of the group who plan to wage war against the U.S. government. What crime have Jason and Julie committed? What is the mens rea of this offense? What is the actus reus of this offense? If you were Jason and Julie’s defense attorney, what would you argue for their defense?
What will be an ideal response?
Jason and Julie have committed treason, the levying of war against the United States and giving aid and comfort to the enemy. The Constitution limits the actus reus of treason to individual engaged in armed opposition to the government or in providing aid and comfort to the enemy. The mens rea is an intent to betray.
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