#possecomitatus — Public Fediverse posts
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DOJ Issues Memo Saying There’s Nothing Illegal About The Military Arresting Migrants
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DOJ Issues Memo Saying There’s Nothing Illegal About The Military Arresting Migrants
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DOJ Issues Memo Saying There’s Nothing Illegal About The Military Arresting Migrants
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DOJ Issues Memo Saying There’s Nothing Illegal About The Military Arresting Migrants
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DOJ Issues Memo Saying There’s Nothing Illegal About The Military Arresting Migrants
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🏛️ Three stories from this weekend that tell you everything about where we are.
Congress is paralyzed over a voter fraud problem audits prove barely exists — while the bill to fix it would eliminate online registration for every American. The National Guard just killed a 20-year-old on July 4th weekend in Memphis. And the VP said Watergate should have been a 12-hour story.
This is not normal.
https://v64otd.com/dispatch/rules-dont-apply-july-6-2026/
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It's a sad state of affairs when so much of the news is missing the forest for the trees on this story. Its an affront to the constitution that the National Guard is do just general policing patrol without any particular mission all against local officials wishes.
Jolly Good Ginger is right, this is not ok.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Posse_comitatus
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A site to track #Trump's manifestly illegal deployment of the US #Military to #American cities.
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Tracking Domestic Deployments of the U.S. Military -
https://www.lawfaremedia.org/projects-series/trials-of-the-trump-administration/tracking-domestic-deployments-of-the-u.s.-military -
The president’s power to deploy troops domestically: an explainer
By Kelsey Dallas
Updated on Oct. 28 at 9:16 p.m.Since June, President Donald Trump has ordered several #NationalGuard deployments within the United States, often against the wishes of the Democratic governors of the states where troops are being sent. The resulting legal battles have put a spotlight on the president’s authority to federalize troops and use them domestically. How far, exactly, does this power extend?
"Overview:
This document explores President Trump's authority to deploy National Guard troops domestically, highlighting legal frameworks, recent deployments, and ongoing court challenges. Presidential Authority and Legal Framework
- The Constitution grants Congress the power to call forth the militia, while the president commands troops under Article II.
- The Militia Act of 1792 allows the president to call troops for domestic insurrections or to enforce U.S. laws.
- Trump has invoked 10 U.S.C. § 12406, which permits federalizing National Guard troops to address foreign invasions, rebellions, or law enforcement needs.
- Legal challenges focus on whether conditions in cities like Los Angeles, Portland, and Chicago meet the criteria for federal troop deployment. Recent Deployments and Legal Challenges
- Trump has deployed National Guard troops to cities with Democratic governors, citing rising crime rates and the need for federal law enforcement support.
- Legal disputes have arisen, particularly in Chicago, where a judge ruled the deployment unnecessary, and similar rulings occurred in Los Angeles and Portland.
- The 9th Circuit Court has paused lower court orders blocking deployments, emphasizing deference to presidential authority in determining troop necessity. Key Legal Cases and Acts
- Martin v. Mott (1827) established that a president's decision to call up militia cannot be questioned, though interpretations vary today regarding judicial review.
- The Posse Comitatus Act (1878) limits military involvement in domestic law enforcement, which has been a point of contention in recent deployments.
- The Insurrection Act allows broader presidential authority to deploy troops without the limitations of the Posse Comitatus Act, enabling action when law enforcement is impracticable. Future Implications
- Trump has suggested he may invoke the Insurrection Act if other legal avenues fail.
- The Supreme Court's upcoming ruling on the Chicago deployment could clarify the extent of presidential power under Section 12406 and its implications for future troop deployments."Full article:
https://www.scotusblog.com/2025/10/the-presidents-power-to-deploy-troops-domestically-an-explainer/#SCOTUSBlog #USPol #TrumpSucks #NationalGuardReactionForces #PosseComitatus #FoodInsecurity
#SoylentGreen #HungerGames
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@MugsysRapSheet So, I went further with the prompt you started with...
"In #Maine, the #NationalGuard’s arrest authority depends on whether they are serving under state or federal control — just like in other states — but Maine law provides some specific details. Here’s a clear breakdown:
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⚖️ 1. When the Maine National Guard Is Under State Control
(“State Active Duty” or Title 32 status)
• Command: The Governor of Maine (as Commander-in-Chief).
• Legal Basis:
o Maine Constitution, Article V, Part 1, § 7
o Maine Revised Statutes, Title 37-B (“Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management”)
o §181-A and §182 are key sections covering the Guard’s use in state service.
🔹 Authority to Enforce Laws and Make Arrests
When the Guard is activated for state service, such as in a natural disaster, riot, or other emergency:
• Title 37-B, §181-A(3) explicitly allows the Governor to assign the National Guard to support civil authorities in enforcing the law and maintaining public order.
• Guardsmen may be temporarily endowed with law enforcement powers, including detaining or arresting individuals, if authorized by the Governor or the Adjutant General under state law.
• In practice, the Guard acts in support of civilian police, often to enforce curfews, protect infrastructure, or manage crowds.
📘 Example: If Maine experienced widespread civil unrest, the Governor could deploy the Guard to assist Maine State Police or local law enforcement in enforcing laws and detaining violators.🔴 2. When the Maine National Guard Is Federalized
(“Title 10” status — under Presidential control)
• Command: The President of the United States.
• Legal Basis: Federal law under Title 10, U.S. Code.
• Effect: The Guard becomes part of the U.S. Army or U.S. Air Force.
Under the Posse Comitatus Act (18 U.S.C. § 1385), these federalized troops cannot perform civilian law enforcement duties — including making arrests, searching property, or seizing evidence — unless specifically authorized by Congress, such as under the Insurrection Act (10 U.S.C. §§ 251–255).
So:
• Federalized Maine Guardsmen → ❌ No arrest authority over civilians.
• State-controlled Maine Guardsmen → ✅ Arrest/detention authority, when authorized by the Governor under Title 37-B."You were right!!!
#NationalGuard #KnowYourRights #KYR #NationalGuardReactionForces #PosseComitatus #PosseComitatusAct #InsurrectionAct
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Resources for #OccupiedCities: including #KYR Materials
Basic constitutional rights are under attack. We need to educate, agitate and organize quickly, deeply and strategically. This document is a shared resource for organizations and leaders who are stepping up to meet this moment.
#USPol #PosseComitatus #PosseComitatusAct #InsurrectionAct #KnowYourRights #OccupiedCities #SilencingDissent #NationalGuard #NationalGuardReactionForces #DHS #ICE
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What You Need to Know if President Trump Deploys National Guard Units to Your State.
"Unresolved Issues Pertaining to State National Guard Units:
A State Governor has not deployed that State’s National Guard to another State without the consent of the receiving Governor. It would violate state sovereignty and be subject to litigation.
An unresolved question is whether the President can commandeer a State’s National Guard when a Governor has actively deployed that National Guard.
The U.S. Supreme Court has not ruled on whether the President can order one State’s National Guard units to deploy to another state and engage in civilian law enforcement pursuant to 32 U.S.C. § 502(f). This issue may be addressed by the Supreme Court in the appeal from Illinois.
Read more:
https://www.movementlawlab.org/nationalguard#USPol #KYR #NationalGuard #NationalGuardReactionForces #SilencingDissent #SNAPCuts #FoodRiots #PosseComitatus #PosseComitatusAct #KnowYourRights #NoKings
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Getting ready for the #FoodRiots caused by #SNAPCuts? smh...
Pentagon readying thousands of Guard ‘reaction forces’ as U.S. mission widens
Alex Horton and David Ovalle , The Washington Post
Thu, October 30, 2025 at 3:43 PM EDTExcerpt: "The mandate, along with the growing presence of federal and immigration enforcement officers, suggests further military deployments within the United States could grow in size and scope. The deployments, which President Donald Trump has described as a bid to quell violence and crime, have infuriated Democratic governors in multiple states, who have fought the president’s deployments through litigation.
"The Defense Department did not respond to a request for comment. A defense official, speaking on the condition of anonymity to describe military planning, said the Pentagon is 'revising plans for the employment of [National Guard Reaction Forces] to guarantee their ability to assist federal, state and local law enforcement in quelling civil disturbances.' The Guardian earlier reported details of the documents."
Read more:
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/pentagon-readying-thousands-guard-reaction-130435423.html#USPol #NationalGuardReactionForces #PosseComitatus #FoodInsecurity #SoylentGreen #HungerGames #CapitolGuards #BellRiots #FightForTheFuture
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“What matters is we have the military arresting civilians on American soil. That’s a direct violation of Posse Comitatus! Wake up!” ~Jolly Good Ginger #PosseComitatus #DC #NationalGuard
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🚨Today-Washington, DC outside Union station, National Guard (US Military) arresting civilians. It's been reported and confirmed that literally all he did was march around the National Guardsmen while playing the Imperial theme (Darth Vader theme) from Star Wars. #PosseComitatus #DC
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IF A NATIONAL GUARD soldier IS NOT FROM YOUR STATE, they have ZERO authority to arrest or detain you.
If the NG Trooper is from YOUR state & deployed by YOUR governor, that is the ONLY situation where a National Guard soldier has any authority to arrest you.
If they are from another state, you can tell them to F--# Off. 👈
(Note: This does not apply to Federal agencies like the #FBI, #DEI, or #ICE.) #PosseComitatus #KnowYourRights #NoKings
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@femsocphd.bsky.social
One more Right protesters need to be aware of during today's #NoKings protests:SOLDIERS
ARE NOT
COPS.*Federally* deployed National Guard troops DO NOT have the legal authority to arrest, handcuff or detain you. #PosseComitatus
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Pay attention to what is happening on the high seas, because the plan is to bring it to a city street near you…
https://asharangappa.substack.com/p/so-youve-decided-to-target-random
"Adam Schiff asked, 'You begin to wonder —do they believe they have the authority by putting some groups on a list, even domestic groups, to use lethal force against them, with no trial, no due process, no nothing? The reality is we can’t rule that out.' No, we can’t." #justice #maritime #caribbean #possecomitatus #AshaRangappa -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LfGP49or1O8
https://piped.video/watch?v=LfGP49or1O8
https://inv.nadeko.net/watch?v=LfGP49or1O8
#uspol #politics #TheDailyShow #Portland #NationalGuardDeployment #NationalGuardFederalisation #PosseComitatus #PosseComitatusAct1878 #Project2025 #MAGA #TrumpAdministration #TrumpAdministration2025 #SecondTrumpAdministration #WarRavagedPortland
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#NationalGuardDeployment from another federal state is essentially an invasion—how far is the U.S. from another Civil War caused by the #SecondTrumpAdministration turning red states against blue states?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7rYntk56Xo
https://piped.video/watch?v=x7rYntk56Xo
https://inv.nadeko.net/watch?v=x7rYntk56Xo
#NationalGuardFederalisation #Portland #Oregon #WarRavagedPortland #uspol #politics #TrumpAdministration #TrumpAdministration2025 #PosseComitatus #PosseComitatusAct #MSNBC #DanRayfield #AnaCabrera
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#StephenMiller wants "hardcore gangbang"
Not to judge anyone for their fetishes, but if you are turned on by Stephen Miller, shame on you, that's really sick
#uspol #politics #SecondTrumpAdministration #TrumpAdministration #TrumpAdministration2025 #Project2025 #NationalGuardFederalisation #NationalGuardDeployment #LosAngelesProtests #MassDeportations #PortlandNationalGuardDeployment #PortlandNationalGuardFederalisation #ICE #HabeasCorpus #PosseComitatus #PosseComitatusAct #AlienEnemiesAct
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Trump calls for using US cities as ‘training ground’ for military
President Donald Trump has proposed using American cities as training grounds for the armed forces and spoke of needing military might to combat what he called the “invasion from within.”
He was joined by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who declared an end to “woke” culture. The fact that admirals and generals from conflict zones were summoned for a lecture on race and gender showed the extent to which the US culture wars have become a front-and-center agenda item for Hegseth’s Pentagon.
The military leaders sat mostly stone-faced through Trump’s politicized remarks.
Trump has already tested the limits of the nearly 150-year-old #PosseComitatus Act, which restricts the military’s domestic role.
#Hegseth said he is easing disciplinary rules and weakening hazing protections, removing guardrails the military put in place after numerous scandals and investigations.
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WTAF! ‘#NoKings’ protest organizer calls #Texas #NationalGuard deployment an overreaction by Governor
by Cora Neas
Wed, June 11, 2025AUSTIN (KXAN) — "A protest planned to occur at the Texas Capitol Saturday comes after Texas Governor #GregAbbott’s deployment of the state’s National Guard to #AustinTX and other Texas cities following a Monday night protest in the state’s capital city.
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" 'Soldiers are on standby in areas where mass #demonstrations are planned in case they are needed,' reads part of Mahaleris’s statement. 'Texas will not tolerate the lawlessness we have seen in Los Angeles. Anyone engaging in acts of violence or damaging property will be swiftly held accountable to the full extent of the law.'
"The Monday night protest, organized by the Party for #Socialism and #Liberation, was held to show solidarity with #protesters in #LosAngeles.
"Saturday’s protest, ' #NoKings / #KickOutTheClowns,' is part of a nationwide action against a #MilitaryParade in #WashingtonDC, also on Saturday. The Austin rally is organized by Hands Off Central Texas (#HOCTX), a coalition of liberal activist groups such as #50501, #IndivisibleAustin, #IndivisibleRosedale, #ThirdAct Texas and #ResistAustin.
"#HandsOff Central Texas President Sophia Mirto said that the rally will feature speeches by activists and locally elected politicians, as well as performances."
Read more:
https://www.yahoo.com/news/no-kings-protest-organizer-calls-211358311.html#Crackdown #PosseComitatus #SilencingDissent #TexasResists #Resist #Resistance #ResistFascism #Authoritarianism #AuthoritarianRule #USPol
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About 500 #NationalGuard troops in LA are trained to accompany agents on immigration raids
Nearly 5,000 military personnel have been mobilized in the Los Angeles area in response to immigration raid protests. A commander says National Guard troops and Marines will protect #ICE agents and federal buildings, and will be allowed to 'temporarily' detain people.
By LOLITA C. BALDOR
Updated 7:41 PM EDT, June 11, 2025WASHINGTON (AP) — "About 500 of the National Guard troops deployed to the Los Angeles protests have been trained to accompany agents on immigration operations, the commander in charge said Wednesday. And while some troops have already gone on such missions, he said it’s too early to say if that will continue even after the protests die down.
"Maj. Gen. Scott Sherman, speaking in an interview with The Associated Press and ABC, also warned that he expects the protest situation will escalate. 'We are expecting a ramp up,' he said, noting that protests across the nation are being planned and discussed now. 'I’m focused right here in LA, what’s going on right here. But you know, I think we’re, we’re very concerned.'
"Sherman, commander of Task Force 51 that is overseeing the more than 4,000 Guard troops and 700 #Marines deployed, initially said that National Guard troops had already temporarily detained some civilians. He later said he was incorrect, and that he had based his comments on photos and footage he had seen that turned out to not be a representation of Guard members in Los Angeles.
"He said that as of Wednesday, none of the troops has detained a protester. But he said they have gone through days of training and are prepared to do so if needed. Close to 2,000 of the Guard members have either been out protecting federal facilities or personnel already or are ready to move out, and the Marines will wrap up their training and are expected to be on the streets of Los Angeles as early as Thursday evening, Sherman said.
"The decision to have the soldiers provide security on the raids moves troops closer than ever before to carrying out law enforcement actions such as #deportations as President Donald Trump has promised as part of his immigration crackdown.
"#California Gov. #GavinNewsom has called the troop deployment a 'serious breach of state #sovereignty' and a #PowerGrab by Trump, and has gone to court to stop it. The president has cited a legal provision that allows him to mobilize federal service members when there is 'a rebellion or danger of a rebellion against the authority of the Government of the United States.'
"Under the Posse Comitatus Act, active-duty forces are prohibited by law from conducting law enforcement. Sherman said all of the Guard troops and Marines are going through several days of training on #CivilUnrest and #CrowdControl so they know exactly what they can and can’t do." [Um, yeah... Sure...]
#PoliceAccontability #ACAB #NationalGuard #LAProtests #Resist #Resistance #ResistICE #ResistAuthoritarianism #USPol #PosseComitatus #StatesRights #Constitution #Authoritarianism #AuthoritarianRule #ResistFascism #USPol #Project2025
