‘Hegseth won’t commit to obeying courts on Marines in Los Angeles’
‘The Defense secretary declined to say whether the Pentagon would comply with any judicial order blocking Trump’s domestic troop deployment.’
#10USC13
#Insurrection Act
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“… It also applies to when the U.S. is invaded by a foreign nation.”
#10USC12406 National Guard
“The Insurrection Act temporarily suspends another U.S. law that forbids federal troops from conducting civilian law enforcement.”
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#Insurrection Act 1807
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“… Trump issued a June 7 memo calling for the federalized National Guard under section 12406 of Title 10 of the U.S. Code.”
“The memo also said the defense secretary could deploy other members of the U.S. armed forces. The memo doesn’t mention Los Angeles or any specific location.”
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#ddrm
‘Trump deployed troops to Los Angeles without invoking the Insurrection Act. Can he do that?’
‘Legal scholars say Trump’s memo authorizing the deployment of National Guard and Marines may stretch presidential #powers beyond their limits’
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#Insurrection
#ddtm
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“… this is a blanket display of force, meant to intimidate protesters and municipalities that dare to stand up to an administration that is sweeping thousands of people off the street.”
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#Insurrection Act of 1807
#Insurrection1807
#ddrm
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“… This is an extreme escalation from the Trump administration, an aggressive demonstration of force by the government against its own citizens.
The troops are set to arrive on Monday evening, and without rules of engagement—which puts the lives of countless demonstrators at risk.”
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#ddrm
‘Trump Is Deploying the Marines Against U.S. Citizens’
“President Trump is sending 700 Marines to Los Angeles, allegedly to help police—who have not asked for it—with protests that have occurred in downtown Los Angeles.”
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#Insurrection1807
#Insurrection Act
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