Jun. 10, 2020
Possible misuse of military as November approaches is cause for concern
The president has considerable latitude to use the military for lawful domestic purposes, but forcefully clearing the square of protesters for Trump’s photo opportunity isn’t one.
John H. Minan
Emeritus Professor of Law
University of San Diego School of Law
Professor Minan is a former attorney with the Department of Justice in Washington, D.C. and the former chairman of the San Diego Regional Water Quality Board.
America is experiencing a wave of protests and violence that it hasn't seen since the Vietnam War. On June 1, President Donald Trump didn't help matters when he proclaimed: "Mayors and governors must establish an overwhelming law enforcement presence until the violence has been quelled. If a city or state refuses to take the actions that are necessary to defend the life and property of their residents, then I will deploy the United States milita...
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