Military Authority and Domestic Law Enforcement

This chapter examines a California federal judge's ruling that deemed the president's use of military personnel for domestic law enforcement a violation of the Posse Comitatus Act. It explores historical precedents, debates on National Guard deployment, and the implications for federal court compliance, while also touching on the strategic considerations for U.S. Space Command's headquarters location. The discussion underscores the tension between military involvement in civil affairs and the boundaries of executive power.