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Use of Federal Troops for Disaster Assistance
Summarizes constitutional and statutory authorities and constraints relevant to the employment of armed forces, including National Guard units, to provide disaster relief and law enforcement assistance to States, in the event that a natural disaster impedes the operation of State and local police. Examines relevant provisions of the Posse Comitatus Act and the Stafford Act, and addresses proposed legislation.
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