Nick Turse covers the U.S. president’s push in the direction of a genuine police state as he deploys armed forces in U.S. cities and proclaims he is waging a “war from within.”
Trump’s Military Occupation of America
Tag: 1878 Posse Comitatus Act
Trump’s California Protest Crackdown & the Law
Portland in 2020, Los Angeles today — Karen J. Greenberg covers the maximalist view of executive power emerging from Trump’s response to protests against ICE raids.
Renewing a Desecrated Declaration of Independence
If America is to be what the Revolution envisioned on July 4, 1776, a nation governed by laws, then the American people must speak out and defend that vision, writes Dennis Kucinich.
As Trump Sets Military Against Civilians, Soldiers Have Duty to Disobey
The Marines are trained in combat, not crowd control, writes Marjorie Cohn. People are likely to get hurt.
Trump’s Authoritarian Leap
If the feds can characterize an unarmed assemblage of protesters as an invasion, Andrew P. Napolitano asks whose freedoms are safe.
DHS Chief Calls for Military Arrests in LA Protests
In a letter obtained by The San Fancisco Chronicle, Kristi Noem appears inclined to skirt federal restrictions on military involvement with domestic law enforcement.
Trump Doesn’t Hide Plan to Use Military Against Protestors & Immigrants
The recent Supreme Court decision granting presidents nearly absolute immunity for official acts leaves fewer guardrails to prevent Trump from abusing his authority, writes Marjorie Cohn.
National Guard Filling Gaps in All-Volunteer Army
In the era of forever wars, recruits who are lured by substantial rewards can sign up for more than they realize, writes Rebecca Gordon.