HR 7297
Strengthening the Posse Comitatus Act of 2020
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This bill strengthens the Posse Comitatus Act, which prevents the military from being used to enforce civilian laws. It expands the scope of the Act to include all branches of the Armed Forces, not just the Army and Air Force. Specifically, it prohibits the use of military personnel to execute laws and prevents evidence obtained by them in violation of this prohibition from being used in legal proceedings.
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