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Military Arrests in LA? DHS Sparks Outrage and Concerns

6/11/2025

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DHS Secretary Kristi Noem's call for military arrests in Los Angeles raises alarms about potential violations of the Posse Comitatus Act. With 700 Marines already deployed during protests against ICE, experts fear this could trigger the Insurrection Act, echoing the chaos of the 1992 riots. Local leaders, including Mayor Karen Bass, voice their worries about federal overreach.

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DHS Secretary Kristi Noem's call for military arrests in Los Angeles raises alarms about potential violations of the Posse Comitatus Act. With 700 Marines already deployed during protests against ICE, experts fear this could trigger the Insurrection Act, echoing the chaos of the 1992 riots. Local leaders, including Mayor Karen Bass, voice their worries about federal overreach.