Expanded domestic military deployments and formed specialized National Guard units
March 10, 2025
Multiple Guardrails
Founders' Principles Violated
Guardrails Violated
Trigger
Administration expanded use of military personnel within the United States, forming new specialized National Guard units for domestic unrest, deploying troops in cities, and claiming the country is 'under attack from within.'
Action Taken
Expanded use of military personnel within the United States starting March 10, 2025, forming new specialized National Guard units for domestic unrest, deploying troops in cities, and claiming the country is 'under attack from within.' The expansion was made without proper Congressional authorization or Posse Comitatus Act review. Critics argued the expansion violated Posse Comitatus Act restrictions on military use in domestic law enforcement. The expansion raised concerns about militarization of domestic law enforcement.
In His Own Words
"We are under attack from within."
"We need military units to protect our cities."
"The National Guard will restore order."
What's Wrong
Expansion of military use in domestic law enforcement without proper Congressional authorization or Posse Comitatus Act review. The Posse Comitatus Act restricts use of military personnel in domestic law enforcement. The expansion raised concerns about militarization of domestic law enforcement and violation of constitutional protections.
Impact
Constitutional: Expansion of military use in domestic law enforcement raises concerns about Posse Comitatus Act violations. Legal: Questions about authority to deploy military personnel in cities. Operational: Specialized National Guard units deployed in cities. Institutional: Raises concerns about militarization of domestic law enforcement.
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Background
Administration expanded use of military personnel within the United States starting March 10, 2025, forming new specialized National Guard units for domestic unrest, deploying troops in cities, and claiming the country is 'under attack from within.' The expansion was made without proper Congressional authorization. Critics argued the expansion violated Posse Comitatus Act restrictions.
Why Level 3?
Multiple guardrails bypassed: Congressional authority, separation of powers, due process. Expansion of military use in domestic law enforcement violates Posse Comitatus Act restrictions. Measurable harm to separation between military and civilian law enforcement.