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6. How is this not a violation of Posse Comitatus?

Tue Sep 2, 2025, 03:43 PM

Sep 2025

Military tribunals?

You can’t use the military for LAW ENFORCEMENT.

That’s law enforcement.

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How many "military lawyers" do they have? twodogsbarking Sep 2025 #1

Why "military lawyers?" TomSlick Sep 2025 #8

Your words not mine, counselor. twodogsbarking Sep 2025 #9

The use of quotes suggests that they meant something. TomSlick Sep 2025 #11

I get it. I had a job too. twodogsbarking Sep 2025 #13

So, military tribunals (under Trump authority?) for civilians? Attilatheblond Sep 2025 #2

That is just wrong..... Lovie777 Sep 2025 #3

How is this not a violation of Posse Comitatus? James48 Sep 2025 #6

That's an interesting question! TomSlick Sep 2025 #10

trump is just looking for a middle man, Bayard Sep 2025 #7

I'll give them credit for imagination. Legality? Not likely. Martin68 Sep 2025 #12

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What could go wrong? malaise Sep 2025 #18

As soon as possible WmChris Sep 2025 #19