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Brother Buzz

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Reply to RandySF (Reply #7)

Wed Aug 30, 2017, 09:59 PM

Aug 2017

The Texas National Guard is already under his control, and the US military commanders would be tasked to him, and they would lead the troops. At least that's my understanding.

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Is this legal? US military sends warships, aircraft to Texas [View all] spanone Aug 2017 OP

Yes, as long as the governor remains in the command loop Brother Buzz Aug 2017 #1

thank you all for these answers. spanone Aug 2017 #8

U.S. military can help with relief, but not law enforcement RandySF Aug 2017 #2

The military can help with law enforcement if the governor is in command Brother Buzz Aug 2017 #4

Are you talking about the national guard? RandySF Aug 2017 #7

Both Brother Buzz Aug 2017 #12

I am not a legal expert, but I believe if the local or state governments agree it is. 33taw Aug 2017 #3

Anyone else surprised True Dough Aug 2017 #5

I think their figure is off Massacure Aug 2017 #18

If they use them to assist in rescue and provide shelter and meals, yes. appleannie1943 Aug 2017 #6

Why shouldn't it be legal? mwooldri Aug 2017 #9

I think the reference here is to the Posse Comitatus Act of 1878 Xipe Totec Aug 2017 #16

The USS Lexington provided power to Tacoma for a month or so in 1929. Pope George Ringo II Aug 2017 #10

The Government is invading Texas! ghostsinthemachine Aug 2017 #11

And the deplorables thought this would happen with Obama in the White House! LonePirate Aug 2017 #14

Maybe Obama planned the whole Harvey thing ghostsinthemachine Aug 2017 #19

Yes it is, sarisataka Aug 2017 #13

thank you. spanone Aug 2017 #15

Only illegal if they open fire. AngryAmish Aug 2017 #17

gen Honore came during Katrina. He was a life saver. Glad the military is finally riversedge Aug 2017 #20