The Daily Populous Wednesday April 30th, 2025 night edition
Authored by latintimes.com and submitted by 1900grs

Donald Trump signed a sweeping executive order directing officials to deploy military resources to assist state and local police in combating crime, a move already sparking concerns about potential overreach and violations of civil liberties.

Since returning to office, Trump has made "law and order" a central focus of his administration, criticizing cities he claims have restricted policing through equity-driven reforms.

Under the new executive order, Trump instructed Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Attorney General Pam Bondi to identify how military equipment, training, and personnel can be used to strengthen local policing efforts within 90 days.

"Within 90 days of the date of this order, the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Attorney General, shall determine how military and national security assets, training, non-lethal capabilities, and personnel can most effectively be utilized to prevent crime," the order noted.

The order also mandates an expansion of federal support for police training, pay, and legal protections, while targeting state and local leaders who allegedly obstruct law enforcement or promote "equity" initiatives seen as limiting police powers.

Civil liberties groups have warned that the executive order could violate the Posse Comitatus Act, which restricts military involvement in civilian law enforcement. The Department of Defense and Department of Justice are expected to submit detailed recommendations for implementation by late July 2025.

As the administration moves forward, the executive order is likely to face legal challenges and intense scrutiny from Congress and watchdog organizations.

SAJ-13 on April 29th, 2025 at 17:45 UTC »

The Posse Comitatus Act bars federal troops from participating in civilian law enforcement.

“Whoever, except in cases and under circumstances expressly authorized by the Constitution or Act of Congress, willfully uses any part of the Army or the Air Force as a posse comitatus or otherwise to execute the laws shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than two years, or both.”

Step by step. Inch by inch.

box-cable on April 29th, 2025 at 17:25 UTC »

If the military wants to prevent crime, it could simply arrest Trump.

theassassintherapist on April 29th, 2025 at 17:25 UTC »

Military assets to suppress civilians? Literally a police state.