Fire Decree (1933)

The Fire Decree of 1933 was a German law introduced under the Nazi regime that expanded authority to control and suppress political opposition. It allowed police and government officials to arrest, detain, and restrict individuals deemed a threat to the Nazi state without immediate judicial review. The decree effectively suspended many civil liberties, enabling widespread suppression of Communist, Socialist, and other anti-Nazi groups. This law marked a significant step in consolidating Nazi power, paving the way for the establishment of a totalitarian regime by eliminating political dissent and reinforcing state control.