A Resolution condemning the deployment of Federal military and National Guard forces into American cities and opposing any such action in this Commonwealth.
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This resolution expresses the Pennsylvania House of Representatives’ condemnation of the deployment of federal military and National Guard forces into American cities, specifically opposing such actions within Pennsylvania. It asserts the state’s commitment to upholding its sovereignty and the principles of federalism, arguing that such deployments are unconstitutional and a violation of civilian control. The resolution urges legal action to resist these deployments and calls for congressional oversight of the federal government’s use of military force.
Key provisions
- Condemns the deployment of federal military and National Guard forces into American cities.
- Opposes any such deployment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
- Declares that a federal deployment would be an unconstitutional abuse of power.
- Urges the Governor and Attorney General to take legal action to prevent deployments.
- Calls upon Congress to conduct oversight of the Trump Administration’s use of military force.
- Requests transmission of the resolution to various federal and state officials.
Who is affected
- Federal Government
- Pennsylvania Residents
- State and Local Officials in Pennsylvania
- Congress of the United States
- The Governor of Pennsylvania
Notable changes
- The resolution specifically targets the deployment of federal troops and National Guard units.
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- Pn 2429 Html
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9 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Benjamin Sanchez
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