Border Security and Military Support [electronic resource] : Legal Authorizations and Restrictions

Corporate Author:: Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Published:: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2006.
Physical Description:: 6 pages : digital, PDF file

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Provides overview of legal authorizations and restrictions on military support to law enforcement and immigration authorities along the southern U.S. border, under both the Posse Comitatus Act and Constitution. Discusses deployment of National Guard troops to support Border Patrol with border security and homeland defense activities and counterdrug efforts; and addresses issues regarding the precise scope of permitted activities and funds.

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