Rutgers professor Bruce Afran asserts that military action against American civilians is unconstitutional unless there is a genuine insurrection. He emphasizes that protests, even if they involve illegal acts, do not warrant military intervention. Afran warns that normalizing military involvement in protests could transform the relationship between citizens and the government, potentially leading to authoritarianism. Comments from White House spokesperson Abigail Jackson highlight an ongoing debate, as she defends President Trump's actions to protect law enforcement amid civil unrest while criticizing Democratic leadership. Legal experts also discuss the complexities of defying military orders in these contexts.
Bruce Afran argues that deploying military forces against civilians is unconstitutional in situations not resembling a true state of domestic insurrection.
Afran emphasizes the risk of normalizing military involvement in civilian protests, which could shift the balance from democracy to authoritarianism.
Abigail Jackson claims President Trump took necessary action to protect law enforcement, contrasting it with the inaction of Democrat leaders during violent uprisings.
Legal experts indicate that social media calls for military service members to refuse unlawful orders would be challenging and complicated to execute.
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