Trump’s Deportation Plan: Military Defiance and the Threat of a Coup
President-elect Trump intends to utilize the US military for mass deportations, despite legal limitations on military involvement in domestic law enforcement. This plan could involve using state National Guard troops or attempting to circumvent the Posse Comitatus Act via the Insurrection Act, a move likely to face significant legal and political opposition. While some non-enforcement roles, such as transportation and infrastructure development, might be legally permissible, the military’s participation in direct law enforcement actions is highly controversial and could face significant internal resistance. Potential legal challenges and the military’s reluctance to undertake such a role present significant obstacles to the plan’s implementation.
John Q. Hosedrinker