[Dave S]

The government used Alabama National Guard and hardware during the siege at Waco

Use of the National Guard for law enforcement is not illegal under Posse Commitatus, only use of federal troops except in time of emergency or war. Government legally used regular army troops to help put down the LA riots ten years ago.

[exodus]

To: Dave S
The government used Alabama National Guard and hardware during the siege at Waco. Is that legal? …
# 93 by bok

To: bok
Use of the National Guard for law enforcement is not illegal under Posse Comitatus, only use of federal troops except in time of emergency or war. Government legally used regular army troops to help put down the LA riots ten years ago.
# 102 by Dave S
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The governor of Texas calls out the Texas National Guard.

The Alabama National Guard operating in Texas is a Federal military force, and is illegal under Posse Comitatus without a federally declared State of Emergency.