The Posse Comitatus Act (PCA) and the United States Army: A Historical Perspective - Whiskey Rebellion, Fugitive Slave Act, Reconstruction, Grant, 1992 Los Angeles Riots, Branch Davidian Assault

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science, Politics, Law Enforcement, History, Military, United States
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Author: Progressive Management ISBN: 9781311640093
Publisher: Progressive Management Publication: June 5, 2016
Imprint: Smashwords Edition Language: English
Author: Progressive Management
ISBN: 9781311640093
Publisher: Progressive Management
Publication: June 5, 2016
Imprint: Smashwords Edition
Language: English

This excellent report has been professionally converted for accurate flowing-text e-book format reproduction. Anytime the use of US Armed Forces in support of civil authorities is considered, government and military leaders, pundits, and citizens reflexively turn to the Posse Comitatus Act for guidance. Since 9/11, the US Armed Forces face an increased likelihood that they will be called on to participate in actions typically viewed as civil matters. Many have also called for an increased role for the US Armed Forces in responding to natural disasters. Though many constitutional provisions, laws, and legal rulings govern this question, in the minds of many, the Posse Comitatus Act has prominence. Most individuals think they know what the Posse Comitatus Act allows and disallows; most of them are wrong.

Before 1878, the use of the US Army in support of and at times instead of civil law enforcement was rare; however, it was not considered unlawful. The Civil War and Reconstruction forced a reexamination of those precedents and the legal principles behind them. After the passage of the Posse Comitatus Act in 1878, the Armed Forces have been called on much less frequently to conduct civil law enforcement duties. When employed, their use has been controversial, and the constitutional basis for their use has been challenged in the media, in politics, and in the courts.

In this monograph, Matt Matthews provides an insightful overview of the passage of the PCA during the Reconstruction era. He then reviews case studies in which the armed forces were called on to support civil authorities and examines how military leaders dealt with the provisions of the act. Finally, Mr. Matthews calls for a much-needed review of the act, now more than 125 years old. This monograph will be a useful read for military and civilian professionals alike who will likely be called on to make critical decisions regarding the use of US Armed Forces in support of civil authorities. CSI—The Past is Prologue.

Chapter 1 - The Army as a Posse Comitatus from 1787 to 1865 * The Constitution * The Judiciary Act and the Calling Forth Act * The Whiskey Rebellion * From Adams to Tyler * The Army and the Fugitive Slave Act * Chapter 2 - Reconstruction and the True Origins of the Posse Comitatus Act * Presidential Reconstruction * Congressional Reconstruction * President U.S. Grant Strikes Back * The End of Reconstruction and the Passage of the Posse Comitatus Act * Chapter 3 - Posse Comitatus Act Causes Confusion * Chapter 4 - The 1992 Los Angeles Riots and the Posse Comitatus Act * Chapter 5 - The Posse Comitatus Act and the Assault on the Branch Davidian Compound * Chapter 6 - Conclusions

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This excellent report has been professionally converted for accurate flowing-text e-book format reproduction. Anytime the use of US Armed Forces in support of civil authorities is considered, government and military leaders, pundits, and citizens reflexively turn to the Posse Comitatus Act for guidance. Since 9/11, the US Armed Forces face an increased likelihood that they will be called on to participate in actions typically viewed as civil matters. Many have also called for an increased role for the US Armed Forces in responding to natural disasters. Though many constitutional provisions, laws, and legal rulings govern this question, in the minds of many, the Posse Comitatus Act has prominence. Most individuals think they know what the Posse Comitatus Act allows and disallows; most of them are wrong.

Before 1878, the use of the US Army in support of and at times instead of civil law enforcement was rare; however, it was not considered unlawful. The Civil War and Reconstruction forced a reexamination of those precedents and the legal principles behind them. After the passage of the Posse Comitatus Act in 1878, the Armed Forces have been called on much less frequently to conduct civil law enforcement duties. When employed, their use has been controversial, and the constitutional basis for their use has been challenged in the media, in politics, and in the courts.

In this monograph, Matt Matthews provides an insightful overview of the passage of the PCA during the Reconstruction era. He then reviews case studies in which the armed forces were called on to support civil authorities and examines how military leaders dealt with the provisions of the act. Finally, Mr. Matthews calls for a much-needed review of the act, now more than 125 years old. This monograph will be a useful read for military and civilian professionals alike who will likely be called on to make critical decisions regarding the use of US Armed Forces in support of civil authorities. CSI—The Past is Prologue.

Chapter 1 - The Army as a Posse Comitatus from 1787 to 1865 * The Constitution * The Judiciary Act and the Calling Forth Act * The Whiskey Rebellion * From Adams to Tyler * The Army and the Fugitive Slave Act * Chapter 2 - Reconstruction and the True Origins of the Posse Comitatus Act * Presidential Reconstruction * Congressional Reconstruction * President U.S. Grant Strikes Back * The End of Reconstruction and the Passage of the Posse Comitatus Act * Chapter 3 - Posse Comitatus Act Causes Confusion * Chapter 4 - The 1992 Los Angeles Riots and the Posse Comitatus Act * Chapter 5 - The Posse Comitatus Act and the Assault on the Branch Davidian Compound * Chapter 6 - Conclusions

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