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Can the president really order the military to occupy US cities and states?

By Filings on Wed, 06/03/20
Society & Culture
Government
Presidential Authority
Civil Unrest
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“The Posse Comitatus Act has not changed much since that time [1876]. The law prohibits the use of the military in civilian matters but, over time, Congress has passed at least 26 exemptions to the act that allow the president to send troops into states.” - The Conversation

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