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To: Poohbah; kevao
The Posse Comitatus Act prohibits the use of military participation in guarding United States borders?

Does that apply to the Coast Guard?

456 posted on 01/09/2004 5:11:56 PM PST by Happy2BMe (r)
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To: Happy2BMe
The Posse Comitatus Act prohibits the use of military participation in guarding United States borders?

Does that apply to the Coast Guard?

The Coast Guard is descended from the Revenue Cutter Service, and has a different set of laws. However, its authority ends at the end of the navigable waterway.

457 posted on 01/09/2004 5:13:02 PM PST by Poohbah ("Beware the fury of a patient man" -- John Dryden)
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