MA · constitutions
Mass. Const. pt. 1, art. XXVIII
No person can in any case be subject to law-martial, or to any penalties or pains, by virtue of that law, except those employed in the army or navy, and except the militia in actual service, but by authority of the legislature.
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- malegislature.gov
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- 2026-09-25
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- 2026-09-25
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