Deployed military personnel in Los Angeles violating Posse Comitatus Act

Founders' Principles Violated

M

Madison

Checks & balances bypassed. Executive action without Congressional authority.

H

Hamilton

Executive power exceeded constitutional limits.

W

Washington

Personal ambition overriding institutional stability.

Guardrails Violated

Congressional Authority

Congressional authority and oversight bypassed.

Separation of Powers

Separation of powers and constitutional balance between branches violated.

Due Process

Due process protections and procedural requirements bypassed.

Trigger

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.

Sources & Full Details

Primary Sources

https://x.com/i/grok/share/vjcW1Y1Y1iWgqNAdI8Bs9AHHY

Background

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. The deployment was made without proper Congressional authorization. Critics argued the deployment violated constitutional protections.

Why Level 4?

Systemic escalation: 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.