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Hugin

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4. I keep wondering if the PCA applies to intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance.

Reply to James48 (Original post)

Sun Jun 8, 2025, 06:51 AM

Jun 2025

I’d think it does to some extent. Probably, loosened by the Patriot Act. At least a specific warrant used to be required.

Ah, well… I am not going to hold my breath watching for some sort of actual pushbacks.

They know that if their bulls**t reich is to hold, they must floratex CA. Otherwise, it’s a dead end.

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The Posse Comitatus Act applies [View all] James48 Jun 2025 OP

Oh. Are we still pretending that laws and the Constitution bind the Executive? RockRaven Jun 2025 #1

Yes it is cute and quaint isn't it? Irish_Dem Jun 2025 #3

Applies to who, now? Asking 'cause F47 laughs at all the laws 0rganism Jun 2025 #2

I keep wondering if the PCA applies to intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance. Hugin Jun 2025 #4

Military leaders involved Nonnia Bisnez Jun 2025 #5

That's nice, but who do you think might enforce it? Congress is busy throwing rose petals in Dear Leader's path. Vinca Jun 2025 #6

Should be the military leaders involved to refuse illegal orders. Nonnia Bisnez Jun 2025 #7

When I took FEMA training, the Posse Comitatus Act was taught. It's the reason why a allegorical oracle Jun 2025 #8

K&R UTUSN Jun 2025 #9