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26. Given all the evidence the state has of ICE unprovoked violence & escalations, he'll have a hard time in the courts if

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Thu Jan 15, 2026, 11:17 AM

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he invokes. Because of massive evidence of ICE unprovoked violence at worst, and citizens' peaceful protests, this can't be used as any exception to the Posse Comitatus Act.

The President is typically required to issue a proclamation ordering those involved to disperse.
The Act's conditions are broad, giving the President considerable discretion, though experts suggest a true emergency is necessary. Courts have generally deferred to the President's judgment on the need for the Act, but the legality of military actions once deployed can also be reviewed.

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Trump threatens to use the Insurrection Act to 'put an end' to protests in Minneapolis [View all] BumRushDaShow Jan 15 OP

This may be the excuse he's been looking for AverageOldGuy Jan 15 #1

And his actions made it happen. brer cat Jan 15 #4

Planned get the red out Jan 15 #8

He has been provoking this happening popsdenver Jan 15 #49

No matter what draconian executive order tRump signs Fords Crackpipe Jan 15 #25

Well, here we are. OldBaldy1701E Jan 15 #2

The crucial point is coming Easterncedar Jan 15 #3

This was always the plan, double down on the shooting, wait for the reaction and call it "Insurrection". lark Jan 15 #5

"Put an end to the protests" but not the violence. 'Cause the "Officers" love the violence. It gets them off. LiberalArkie Jan 15 #6

It gets him off too durablend Jan 15 #11

According to the Sascha files, he enjoys "hands-on" experience also. LiberalArkie Jan 15 #14

ICE is just looking for trouble, part of the plan. surfered Jan 15 #24

Exactly Seinan Sensei Jan 15 #38

Supressing mostly peacefull protest here and supporting thoose in Iran Historic NY Jan 15 #7

OMG fuck him. Ollie Garkie Jan 15 #9

I've been waiting for the day he uses the words: "These illegal protests". JohnnyRingo Jan 15 #10

Sorry but you're already there (a police state). Fords Crackpipe Jan 15 #27

The people are not doing what Trump wants bucolic_frolic Jan 15 #12

We need to get into the streets in numbers that make the complicit ones more afraid of us than they are of Cankles. Scrivener7 Jan 15 #13

I agree Grim Chieftain Jan 15 #30

That's right. They are armed. hamsterjill Jan 15 #33

This can't go on Grim Chieftain Jan 15 #15

Like they care about any laws. Justice matters. Jan 15 #39

But this is OUR country Grim Chieftain Jan 15 #40

Vance would be exactly the same because he is "financed" by... Justice matters. Jan 15 #41

That's why we need an impeachment Grim Chieftain Jan 15 #43

Quiet, Piggy orangecrush Jan 15 #16

It's time to storm the castle. twodogsbarking Jan 15 #17

Maybe the military will honor their oath liberalgunwilltravel Jan 15 #18

Up next, civil war. twodogsbarking Jan 15 #19

an insurectionist himself tries to pull the insurection act? im sorry , but that dosent compute . AllaN01Bear Jan 15 #20

Mr trump, Are You Really Really Sure You Want To Do This?? Mr.Bee Jan 15 #21

I mean It's Not Exactly Mr.Bee Jan 15 #23

Armed MAGAts are not going to fight on the side of American democracy, Bayard Jan 15 #34

Not All Gun Owners Mr.Bee Jan 15 #45

That's true Bayard Jan 15 #48

not trying to be hyperbolic berksdem Jan 15 #22

Given all the evidence the state has of ICE unprovoked violence & escalations, he'll have a hard time in the courts if ancianita Jan 15 #26

Um, which side is causing the alleged Insurrection?? bucolic_frolic Jan 15 #28

Question: Miguelito Loveless Jan 15 #29

How on earth does he think people will react to that? ihaveaquestion Jan 15 #31

A General Strike in response to Insurrection Acting Hennepin County? I don't see it. maxsolomon Jan 15 #46

Ironic, coming from an insurrectionist. Dave Bowman Jan 15 #32

Same question again: Will our military follow an illegal order? Bayard Jan 15 #35

why isn't the governor azureblue Jan 15 #36

Do it. Do it NOW. quakerboy Jan 15 #37

Does he think the regular military will invade BidenRocks Jan 15 #42

Pull the Ice thugs out Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jan 15 #44

Hey BRDS popsdenver Jan 15 #47

I can think of one reason Bayard Jan 15 #50

Along with my thinking popsdenver Jan 15 #52

"The big question in my mind is...........WHY MINNEAPOLIS?????????????" BumRushDaShow Jan 15 #51

Just like the Ayatollahs iemanja Jan 15 #53

aka kill people. Javaman Jan 15 #54

How many more Americans have to die until someone does something?? Linda Ed Jan 15 #55

COURTS should stop this just because of the reason he just stated. bluestarone Jan 15 #56

The only one killing or shooting any one is his goons Historic NY Jan 15 #57

for the Record ICE are not the police or local law enforcement Historic NY Jan 15 #58

Tell me, BidenRocks Jan 15 #59