The Posse Comitatus Act, enacted in 1878, restricts federal troops from policing civilians, rooted in preventing military overreach. Under Trump, the Act faces a significant test as he escalates military deployment to the U.S.-Mexico border, extending beyond logistical support to active enforcement roles. Recent designations of military installations along the border in multiple states pose legal questions about military authority. With charges against unauthorized entrants into these areas, the balance between national security and civil liberties is increasingly scrutinized, highlighting a tension between immigration policy and constitutional safeguards.
The Posse Comitatus Act prohibits federal troops from engaging in civilian law enforcement, yet recent modifications to military roles raise significant legal and ethical questions.
With the designation of federal land as military installations, the scope of military involvement at the U.S.-Mexico border challenges foundational principles regarding civilian oversight.
Collection
[
|
...
]