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US Military Support for Local Law Enforcement
Based on the provided search results, the Posse Comitatus Act (PCA) of 1878 limits the powers of the federal government in using federal military personnel to enforce domestic policies. However, the PCA does not explicitly prohibit the military from supporting local law enforcement in matters of national security.

The search results mention that while the PCA prohibits direct law enforcement by the military, the military can play a supporting role to local police operations. For instance, after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the military expanded its North American operations in support of local law enforcement.

The new directive signed by Kathleen Hicks, Deputy Secretary of Defense, on September 27, authorizes the use of “lethal force” when assisting local law enforcement in its operations. This directive expands the circumstances under which the Department of Defense (DoD) can assist law enforcement, including the use of lethal force, although assassinations are forbidden.

It is essential to note that the DoD’s support to local law enforcement in national security matters is subject to specific guidelines and restrictions. The American Service-Members’ Protection Act (ASPA) of 2002, for example, prohibits the extradition of US persons to the International Criminal Court (ICC) and restricts the transfer of classified national security information and law enforcement information to the ICC.

In summary, according to the new directive signed by Kathleen Hicks, the US military is permitted to support local law enforcement in matters of national security, but within the bounds of existing laws and regulations, such as the Posse Comitatus Act and the American Service-Members’ Protection Act. The military’s role is limited to providing support, rather than conducting direct law enforcement activities.

https://nyujlpp.org/quorum/quorum-klein-posse-comitatus-act-enduring-policy/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Posse_Comitatus_Act
https://www.brennancenter.org/our-work/research-reports/posse-comitatus-act-explained
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Service-Members'_Protection_Act
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2024/10/dod_s_kathleen_hicks_issues_new_directive_authorizing_military_to_use_lethal_force_when_assisting_local_law_enforcement_in_its_operations.html