A Historical Analysis of the Posse Comitatus Act and Its Implications For The Future
Abstract
This historical analysis of the Posse Comitatus Act consisted of a historical review of Congressional Records and a comparison, or differentiation, between the circumstances that existed when the Act was passed and the circumstances of the current era. The purpose of the analysis was to show that the Posse Comitatus Act is an unnecessary hindrance to the modern criminal justice system. The research indicated that the circumstances have changed enough since the Act was passed that the reasons for its original passage are out of date. In addition, it is apparent that the Posse Comitatus Act is currently being applied improperly, which would explain the great deal of confusion that surrounds it. Recommendations for future studies would be a more detailed look at the misapplication of the Act, and the problems that misapplication of the Posse Comitatus Act creates.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 09, 1997
- Accession Number
- ADA319929
Entities
People
- Paull C. Burnett Ii
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology