Latest "Posse Comitatus" stories

Senior military leaders being called to testify to Congress about George Floyd protest response

Lawmakers want explanations from top defense officials about how troops will be used and why active-duty forces are being deployed.

By Leo Shane III, Joe Gould and Aaron Mehta

3 years ago

Critics renew push to end military deployment to southern U.S. border

House Democrats don't want the controversy surrounding the military mission on U.S. soil to be forgotten.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago

Dems warn Shanahan new border actions could break civil-military law

Key senators are asking the defense secretary to stick to a ban on troops performing law enforcement roles.

4 years ago

Trump to boost troop deployments at U.S. southern border again

The president also lamented that if troops "got a little rough, everybody would go crazy."

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago

Mattis explains new roles, authorities at border

The new authorities allow for lethal use of force, some law enforcement activity — but Mattis said troops will not violate Posse Comitatus

By Tara Copp, AP

5 years ago

Inhofe offers way for Trump to fund wall, cheers troop deployments to border

Sen. Jim Inhofe framed his new legislation as an alternative to the military paying for the wall.

5 years ago