The Posse Comitatus Act and Related Matters: A Sketch
Description:
The Posse Comitatus Act states that: Whoever, except in cases and under
circumstances expressly authorized by the Constitution or Act of Congress, willfully
uses any part of the Army or the Air Force as a posse comitatus or otherwise to execute
the laws shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than two years, or both.
18 U.S.C. § 1385. It reflects an American tradition that bridles at military involvement
in civilian affairs. Congress, however, has approved a number of instances w…
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Date:
June 6, 2005
Creator:
Elsea, Jennifer K.
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