Limiting Presidential Authority to Deploy US Military in Domestic Insurrections
This bill amends the rules governing when the President can deploy the Armed Forces to suppress domestic insurrection or violence. It establishes that military deployment must be a last resort, only when state and local authorities are overwhelmed. Crucially, it introduces strict Congressional and judicial oversight, limiting the duration of military intervention and safeguarding civil liberties.
Key points
Military as Last Resort: Armed Forces can only be deployed if state, local, and federal civilian law enforcement authorities are unable or fail to suppress the situation (e.g., rebellion, domestic violence).
Congressional Approval Required: Presidential authority to deploy troops is temporary (7 days). Continuation requires a joint resolution of approval from Congress for subsequent 14-day periods.
Safeguarding Civil Rights: The bill mandates that the military must operate under the Standing Rules for the Use of Force and explicitly prohibits the suspension of the writ of habeas corpus.
Judicial Review: Individuals or entities injured by, or fearing injury from, the military deployment can bring a civil action in federal court for immediate declaratory or injunctive relief.
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