Deployed military personnel in Los Angeles violating Posse Comitatus Act
June 15, 2025
Systemic Escalation
Founders' Principles Violated
Guardrails Violated
Why Level 4?
Deployment of military personnel in domestic law enforcement violates Posse Comitatus Act. Multiple guardrails bypassed: Congressional authority, separation of powers, due process. Federal courts ruled the deployment illegal. Measurable harm to separation between military and civilian law enforcement.
What Happened
Context
Administration deployed California National Guard and 700 active-duty Marines in Los Angeles in June 2025 for immigration enforcement. Federal courts ruled the deployment violated Posse Comitatus Act restrictions on military use in domestic law enforcement.
Action Taken
Deployed California National Guard and 700 active-duty Marines in Los Angeles in June 2025 for immigration enforcement. Federal courts ruled the deployment violated Posse Comitatus Act restrictions on military use in domestic law enforcement. The deployment was made without proper Congressional authorization or legal basis. Critics argued the deployment violated constitutional protections and Posse Comitatus Act. The deployment raised concerns about militarization of domestic law enforcement.
In His Own Words
"We need military force to stop illegal immigration."
"Los Angeles is a trash heap that needs to be liberated."
"We will use whatever force is necessary."
What's Wrong
Deployment of military personnel in domestic law enforcement violates Posse Comitatus Act restrictions. The Posse Comitatus Act restricts use of military personnel in domestic law enforcement. Federal courts ruled the deployment violated the Act. The deployment was made without proper Congressional authorization.
Impact
Constitutional: Deployment violates Posse Comitatus Act restrictions on military use in domestic law enforcement. Legal: Federal courts ruled the deployment violated the Act. Operational: 700 active-duty Marines deployed in Los Angeles. Institutional: Deployment raises concerns about militarization of domestic law enforcement.