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The 1878 Act That Barred Federal Troops From States

The 1878 Act That Barred Federal Troops From States

By JustoPosted on August 29, 2026

Explore the history of the Posse Comitatus Act of 1878, a pivotal law born out of Reconstruction that limits federal military power in domestic law enforcement.

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