The 2024 Supreme Court decision in Trump v United States granted presidents immunity for official acts, potentially shielding Trump from prosecution for domestic deployments even if unlawful.
Military lawyers may be reluctant to challenge illegal orders due to fear of removal or prosecution, and Trump could offer pardons to secure allegiance.
The founders' warning against using the military to undermine civilian governance remains relevant: separating civilian and military authority is a cornerstone of democracy.
State governors' fight to maintain control over their National Guard represents a battle for federal checks and balances and for the military's fidelity to the rule of law.
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Americans must decide whether to reclaim their sovereignty and reject a return to monarchical rule, as the Declaration once asserted popular sovereignty against a king.
