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politics4 months ago•3 min saved

Trump Considers Using Insurrection Act Amid City Tensions

President Trump indicated he might invoke the rarely used Insurrection Act to deploy federal troops to U.S. cities if local authorities impede law enforcement, raising concerns about the law's broad discretion and historical use in crises. The law allows the president to deploy military force domestically in certain situations, but its invocation is controversial and has not been used in decades, with legal experts warning about potential overreach and the need for updates.

via Axios|

#domestic-law-enforcement #federal-troops #insurrection-act

politics4 months ago•6 min saved

Debate Over Military Culture and Domestic Security

The article discusses President Trump and Secretary Hegseth's promotion of a 'warrior culture' within the military, including plans to use the armed forces against domestic enemies and cities led by Democrats, raising concerns about authoritarianism and the erosion of American democracy.

via Salon.com|

#domestic-law-enforcement #fascism #hegseth

politics5 months ago•2 min saved

DC National Guard deployment extended through December

The D.C. National Guard's deployment has been extended to November 30 to ensure safety in the capital, amid ongoing legal disputes and political debates over military involvement in domestic law enforcement, with the White House expressing commitment to security and a lawsuit challenging the deployment.

via CBS News|

#dc-national-guard #deployment-extension #domestic-law-enforcement

politics5 months ago•3 min saved

D.C. Sues Trump Administration Over National Guard Deployment

Washington D.C. is suing the Trump administration over the deployment of National Guard troops within the city, alleging it violates constitutional principles by constituting an involuntary military occupation and infringing on local autonomy. The lawsuit challenges the legality of military involvement in domestic law enforcement, especially in light of recent troop deployments and their impact on crime reduction, amidst ongoing political and legal debates.

via CBS News|

#constitutional-law #dc-lawsuit #domestic-law-enforcement

politics6 months ago•7 min saved

Trump Establishes Specialized National Guard Units to Combat Urban Crime

President Trump signed an executive order to establish specialized National Guard units trained for public order issues, signaling an expansion of military roles in domestic law enforcement, particularly in cities like Washington, DC, and potentially Chicago, raising concerns about politicization and legal authority.

via CNN|

#domestic-law-enforcement #executive-order #national-guard

politics8 months ago•8 min saved

Legal Battles Over Military Presence in Los Angeles and California

The article discusses Donald Trump's deployment of military and National Guard troops in Los Angeles to manage protests and immigration enforcement, raising concerns about the erosion of traditional civil-military boundaries and the potential for escalation in domestic conflicts. Critics argue that such deployments are unconstitutional and risky, highlighting the political and legal tensions involved.

via The Guardian|

#civil-military-relations #domestic-law-enforcement #los-angeles-protests

world8 months ago•3 min saved

US Marines Briefly Detain Man in Los Angeles Amid Rising Tensions

U.S. Marines briefly detained a man in Los Angeles while protecting a federal building amid protests, marking a rare instance of military involvement in domestic law enforcement, though the man was quickly released and the incident drew attention to the deployment of federal troops on U.S. soil.

via The New York Times|

#detention #domestic-law-enforcement #federal-troops