by Sayer Ji, Green Med Info:

The Posse Comitatus Act has long served as a safeguard to prevent military involvement in domestic law enforcement. However, recent legislative and executive shifts have threatened its effectiveness. As highlighted in Joseph Nunn’s October 3, 2024, article, “Why the Posse Comitatus Act Must Be Reformed“, published by the Brennan Center for Justice, the act is riddled with loopholes that have allowed increasing domestic military engagement. Nunn’s analysis reveals vulnerabilities within the act that have only worsened with the recent Sept. 27th, 3023 update to the DoD Directive 5240.01, leading to further erosion of civilian protections.