Trump’s Orders: Military Deployment for Domestic Law Enforcement Sparks Outrage
President Trump’s Monday executive orders raise significant concerns regarding the Posse Comitatus Act. One order directs the Secretary of Defense and Attorney General to explore using military personnel for crime prevention, potentially violating the Act’s prohibition against military involvement in civilian law enforcement. Simultaneously, another order targets sanctuary cities by threatening to withhold federal funding. These actions, coupled with Trump’s broader policies, suggest a weakening of legal protections and an increased reliance on forceful measures.
John Q. Hosedrinker