That's a separate question from which branch of government (and at what level, state vs. Federal) gets to exercise those powers. I read Art. I as quite clearly giving most of them to Congress, not executive edict or military command.
Betsy Cazden
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Quaker historian (New England, slavery, Indigenous land grabs, Indigenous boarding schools). Retired lawyer (NH).
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There was evidence in the CA challenge that they have in fact been detaining people (and claim it's not an "arrest" even though the person isn't free to leave).
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Their purpose is apparently to be seen, to instill fear and submission (and let the C-in-C see them on his teevee).
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The entire operation, as in LA, is all about cosplaying very visibly, getting on TV, instilling fear, but not actually doing anything about any actual issues.
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To quote the great Barney Frank, "On what planet do you spend most of your time? . . . Trying to have a conversation with you would be like arguing with a dining room table."
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This is the core of the case: the WH position is apparently that the President's inherent Article II power as Commander in Chief overrides statutory limitations, including the Posse Commitatus Act.
If that prevails, there are no more rules, only the whims of one man.
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What's he going to do when he finds out the shelter beds are all full? Offer them beds in the White House ballroom?
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holy shit this is a helluva ad from the Democrat running against Joni Ernst in Iowa. worth every second
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It was wonderful to take a moment to celebrate as Gov McKee signed the Freedom to Read Act today! Thank you everyone! Sharing some photos and nuggets of wisdom from the speakers
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Do we get to vote on who we'd like as the contestants? I have a list of nominees.
