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Originally Posted by donquixote99
I think the definition of the term 'enemies' in the interpretation of the treason clause of the Constitution needs updating--a thing the Supreme Court has the power to do, although the current one would not. But we don't declare war any more, and modern techniques allow nations to fight in non-traditional ways.
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I think you just changed the subject from treason to enemies.
Congress changes the Constitution, not the Supreme Court. And as such it would be Congress who would update the definition of enemies to meet your criteria. We haven't been in a declared war for 74 years. However we were in a Cold War with Russia for four decades and neither Congress nor The Supremes felt the need for a definition change. I doubt they will be changing it anytime in the foreseeable future.