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White Paper: Exceptions to State Control of the National Guard under the 1878 Posse Comitatus Act

Posted on June 10, 2025 by nathanalbright

I. Introduction The 1878 Posse Comitatus Act (PCA), also known as the Posse Comitatus Act, was a landmark piece of legislation passed to limit the power of the federal government to use military forces, including the Army and the National … Continue reading →

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