Posse Comitatus Act and Related Matters: The Use of the Military to Execute Civilian Law
The Constitution permits Congress to authorize the use of the militia “to execute the Laws of the Union, suppress Insurrections and repel Invasions.” And it guarantees the states protection against invasion or usurpation of their “republican form of government,” and, upon the request of the state legislature, against “domestic violence.” These constitutional provisions are reflected… Continue Reading Posse Comitatus Act and Related Matters: The Use of the Military to Execute Civilian Law