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Militarizing America’s southern border is a slippery slope
The U.S. military has been hurled into an unprecedented and dangerous role as a police force along the U.S.-Mexico border, the author of this op-ed argues.
By Caroline Zier
Loophole in law governing American military use on U.S. soil raises concerns
Sen. Tom Udall is pushing legislation to update the Posse Comitatus Act to include more activated Guard members.
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.
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.
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.
By Joe Gould
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."
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
White House approves use of force, some law enforcement roles for border troops
Experts cautioned that the additional authorities may run afoul of the Posse Comitatus Act
By Tara Copp, AP
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.
By Joe Gould