California is challenging President Trump's deployment of troops in Los Angeles, invoking the Posse Comitatus Act of 1878, which prohibits the military from enforcing civilian laws. A federal judge has ordered evidence from the federal government on how troops are being utilized, especially regarding their involvement in immigration enforcement. This case underscores historical tensions dating back to the Civil War, reflecting the Act's origins in restricting military power during reconstruction efforts. Legal experts note the importance of these actions in modern governance and civil rights.
This week, Senior U.S. District Judge Charles R. Breyer ordered the federal government to provide evidence to support California's claim that troops are violating the Posse Comitatus Act.
The Posse Comitatus Act dates back to the aftermath of the Civil War, serving as a legal epitaph to Reconstruction and a preface to Jim Crow.
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