White House signs an order allowing American troops to use lethal force at the border

[deanrd]

John Kelly signs an order allowing American troops to use lethal force at the border.

Donald Trump signs authorization for border troops using lethal force as migrant caravan approaches, document reveals

White House authorizes use of force for troops stationed at border

Wow, if you think the Trump Administration took a lot of heat for putting babies in cages and kidnapping children, what do you think will happen if they give the order to shoot them.

Wow, these Republicans. How is this not monstrous?

The only way they can do anything is through force.

 

[Pete7469]

30 years too fuckin late.

 

[Care4all]

it's just ALL SHOW....

Kelly has no power to do such...



Mattis explains new roles, authorities at border
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Hear Defense Secretary James Mattis tell reporters in a huddle that, though the Trump administration has expanded troops power to include lethal force at the border, there are so far no armed soldiers deployed there. "We don't have guns in their hands right now," Mattis said.
Hours after the White House signed a late Tuesday night directive expanding the authorities of U.S. troops at the Mexican border, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis met with reporters at the Pentagon to explain what the new policies mean for the domestically deployed forces.

The memo, which was signed by White House Chief of Staff John Kelly, instructs Mattis that all “Department of Defense military personnel” may “perform those military protective activities that the Secretary of Defense determines are reasonably necessary to ensure the protection of federal personnel, including a show or use of force (including lethal force, where necessary), crowd control, temporary detention and cursory search. Department of Defense personnel shall not, without further direction from the President, conduct traditional civilian law enforcement activities.”

On what’s changed:

Mattis said Wednesday that while the authorities for U.S. troops along the border have expanded, the Standing Rules for the Use of Force for troops deployed to the border have not changed — unless he decides they need to.

The memo directs Mattis to decide which authorities border troops may need to carry out their duties.

“If I change the mission then something like that could happen,” Mattis said. “We have no intent of doing that right now.”

Mattis said any use of the new authorities would be shaped by what follow-on requests he gets from Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen.

“I now have the authority to do more,” Mattis said. “Now we’ll see what [Nielsen] asks me for.”


Mattis: Troops to stop using the term ‘secure’ at border locations
The military will have met initial the DHS request within the next week, but forces will remain through the holidays, at least.

By: Tara Copp
On use of force:

While the memo authorizes up to the lethal use of force, Mattis emphasized that the vast majority of forces on the border are not armed and would stay that way. Use of force would be carried out by “unarmed MPs” using shields and batons, he said.

“There is no armed element going in,” Mattis said.


“We are not doing law enforcement. We do not have arrest authority,” Mattis said. “Now the governors could give their [National Guard] troops arrest authority — I don’t think they’ve done that — but there is no arrest authority under Posse Comitatus for the U.S. federal troops. That can be done but it has to be done in accordance with the law.



Mattis explains new roles, authorities at border

 

[deanrd]

it's just ALL SHOW....

Kelly has no power to do such...



Mattis explains new roles, authorities at border
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Hear Defense Secretary James Mattis tell reporters in a huddle that, though the Trump administration has expanded troops power to include lethal force at the border, there are so far no armed soldiers deployed there. "We don't have guns in their hands right now," Mattis said.
Hours after the White House signed a late Tuesday night directive expanding the authorities of U.S. troops at the Mexican border, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis met with reporters at the Pentagon to explain what the new policies mean for the domestically deployed forces.

The memo, which was signed by White House Chief of Staff John Kelly, instructs Mattis that all “Department of Defense military personnel” may “perform those military protective activities that the Secretary of Defense determines are reasonably necessary to ensure the protection of federal personnel, including a show or use of force (including lethal force, where necessary), crowd control, temporary detention and cursory search. Department of Defense personnel shall not, without further direction from the President, conduct traditional civilian law enforcement activities.”

On what’s changed:

Mattis said Wednesday that while the authorities for U.S. troops along the border have expanded, the Standing Rules for the Use of Force for troops deployed to the border have not changed — unless he decides they need to.

The memo directs Mattis to decide which authorities border troops may need to carry out their duties.

“If I change the mission then something like that could happen,” Mattis said. “We have no intent of doing that right now.”

Mattis said any use of the new authorities would be shaped by what follow-on requests he gets from Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen.

“I now have the authority to do more,” Mattis said. “Now we’ll see what [Nielsen] asks me for.”


Mattis: Troops to stop using the term ‘secure’ at border locations
The military will have met initial the DHS request within the next week, but forces will remain through the holidays, at least.

By: Tara Copp
On use of force:

While the memo authorizes up to the lethal use of force, Mattis emphasized that the vast majority of forces on the border are not armed and would stay that way. Use of force would be carried out by “unarmed MPs” using shields and batons, he said.

“There is no armed element going in,” Mattis said.


“We are not doing law enforcement. We do not have arrest authority,” Mattis said. “Now the governors could give their [National Guard] troops arrest authority — I don’t think they’ve done that — but there is no arrest authority under Posse Comitatus for the U.S. federal troops. That can be done but it has to be done in accordance with the law.



Mattis explains new roles, authorities at border

Donald Trump signs authorization for border troops using lethal force as migrant caravan approaches, document reveals

The memo explicitly states "at the order of the president". The entire memo is on the bottom of the link.

Hilarious. Republicans cry for links, then refuse to read them.

 

[Toddsterpatriot]

John Kelly signs an order allowing American troops to use lethal force at the border.

Donald Trump signs authorization for border troops using lethal force as migrant caravan approaches, document reveals

White House authorizes use of force for troops stationed at border

Wow, if you think the Trump Administration took a lot of heat for putting babies in cages and kidnapping children, what do you think will happen if they give the order to shoot them.

Wow, these Republicans. How is this not monstrous?

The only way they can do anything is through force.

Criminals get shot all the time while they are breaking the law.

 

[sparky]

allowing American troops to use lethal force at the border

 

[pismoe]

The summing up is good enough for me without parsing words . Real FORCE MAY be used and thats ok with me . But i'll just wait and see what happens . Things may be happening pretty soon DeanRD .

 

[Sunni Man]

Thank you Pres. Trump!! ...

 

[idb]

Times have changed dean...you can now murder, dismember and dissolve a US resident without receiving even a scowl from the President.
In fact, quite the opposite, you'll receive backing against the US' own justice agencies and praise for you broadcast over social media and in official despatches.

It's a natural progression that foreigners can be shot on sight.

 

[Auld Phart]

allowing American troops to use lethal force at the border

nice gif...

now think about what it means

 

[caddo kid]

John Kelly signs an order allowing American troops to use lethal force at the border.

Donald Trump signs authorization for border troops using lethal force as migrant caravan approaches, document reveals

White House authorizes use of force for troops stationed at border

Wow, if you think the Trump Administration took a lot of heat for putting babies in cages and kidnapping children, what do you think will happen if they give the order to shoot them.

Wow, these Republicans. How is this not monstrous?

The only way they can do anything is through force.

Hey, when you order the assassination of WaPo reporters in Turkey, then why not get a few Mexicans too?

 

[Care4all]

it's just ALL SHOW....

Kelly has no power to do such...



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Hear Defense Secretary James Mattis tell reporters in a huddle that, though the Trump administration has expanded troops power to include lethal force at the border, there are so far no armed soldiers deployed there. "We don't have guns in their hands right now," Mattis said.
Hours after the White House signed a late Tuesday night directive expanding the authorities of U.S. troops at the Mexican border, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis met with reporters at the Pentagon to explain what the new policies mean for the domestically deployed forces.

The memo, which was signed by White House Chief of Staff John Kelly, instructs Mattis that all “Department of Defense military personnel” may “perform those military protective activities that the Secretary of Defense determines are reasonably necessary to ensure the protection of federal personnel, including a show or use of force (including lethal force, where necessary), crowd control, temporary detention and cursory search. Department of Defense personnel shall not, without further direction from the President, conduct traditional civilian law enforcement activities.”

On what’s changed:

Mattis said Wednesday that while the authorities for U.S. troops along the border have expanded, the Standing Rules for the Use of Force for troops deployed to the border have not changed — unless he decides they need to.

The memo directs Mattis to decide which authorities border troops may need to carry out their duties.

“If I change the mission then something like that could happen,” Mattis said. “We have no intent of doing that right now.”

Mattis said any use of the new authorities would be shaped by what follow-on requests he gets from Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen.

“I now have the authority to do more,” Mattis said. “Now we’ll see what [Nielsen] asks me for.”


Mattis: Troops to stop using the term ‘secure’ at border locations
The military will have met initial the DHS request within the next week, but forces will remain through the holidays, at least.

By: Tara Copp
On use of force:

While the memo authorizes up to the lethal use of force, Mattis emphasized that the vast majority of forces on the border are not armed and would stay that way. Use of force would be carried out by “unarmed MPs” using shields and batons, he said.

“There is no armed element going in,” Mattis said.


“We are not doing law enforcement. We do not have arrest authority,” Mattis said. “Now the governors could give their [National Guard] troops arrest authority — I don’t think they’ve done that — but there is no arrest authority under Posse Comitatus for the U.S. federal troops. That can be done but it has to be done in accordance with the law.



Mattis explains new roles, authorities at border

Donald Trump signs authorization for border troops using lethal force as migrant caravan approaches, document reveals

The memo explicitly states "at the order of the president". The entire memo is on the bottom of the link.

Hilarious. Republicans cry for links, then refuse to read them.

Mattis said, it ain't happening, none will be armed with guns, and they will NOT break the Possee Comitatus act....

read the article I just posted, which was after the order....

 

[MaryL]

30 years too fuckin late.

"Give us your tired, your poor", from the new colossus translates to: "We have to let in anything or anyone at anytime without exception because we have no standards" I read that a little differently. Because we DO have standards, we give sanctuary to those that need it, not because they walk in here and demand it on their standards or by their demand. It doesn't work that way.

 

[Auld Phart]

John Kelly signs an order allowing American troops to use lethal force at the border.

Donald Trump signs authorization for border troops using lethal force as migrant caravan approaches, document reveals

White House authorizes use of force for troops stationed at border

Wow, if you think the Trump Administration took a lot of heat for putting babies in cages and kidnapping children, what do you think will happen if they give the order to shoot them.

Wow, these Republicans. How is this not monstrous?

The only way they can do anything is through force.

Hey, when you order the assassination of WaPo reporters in Turkey, then why not get a few Mexicans too?

Hey, when you order the assassination of WaPo reporters in Turkey,

What does the Saudi Elite have to do with our southern border?

 

[JGalt]

John Kelly signs an order allowing American troops to use lethal force at the border.

Donald Trump signs authorization for border troops using lethal force as migrant caravan approaches, document reveals

White House authorizes use of force for troops stationed at border

Wow, if you think the Trump Administration took a lot of heat for putting babies in cages and kidnapping children, what do you think will happen if they give the order to shoot them.

Wow, these Republicans. How is this not monstrous?

The only way they can do anything is through force.

Want to see what that looks like in real life? Doesn't it look grand, I mean all that wonderful shootey ammunition? Such a wonder to behold.

 

[pismoe]

i'll just wait and see Care4 . Things may be happening shortly and it is President Trump that will decide Care4 .

 

[caddo kid]

John Kelly signs an order allowing American troops to use lethal force at the border.

Donald Trump signs authorization for border troops using lethal force as migrant caravan approaches, document reveals

White House authorizes use of force for troops stationed at border

Wow, if you think the Trump Administration took a lot of heat for putting babies in cages and kidnapping children, what do you think will happen if they give the order to shoot them.

Wow, these Republicans. How is this not monstrous?

The only way they can do anything is through force.

Hey, when you order the assassination of WaPo reporters in Turkey, then why not get a few Mexicans too?

Hey, when you order the assassination of WaPo reporters in Turkey,

What does the Saudi Elite have to do with our southern border?

killing? yeah, Trump looking to kill stuff. Reporters, Mexicans, folks he don't like, etc.

 

[Auld Phart]

John Kelly signs an order allowing American troops to use lethal force at the border.

Donald Trump signs authorization for border troops using lethal force as migrant caravan approaches, document reveals

White House authorizes use of force for troops stationed at border

Wow, if you think the Trump Administration took a lot of heat for putting babies in cages and kidnapping children, what do you think will happen if they give the order to shoot them.

Wow, these Republicans. How is this not monstrous?

The only way they can do anything is through force.

Hey, when you order the assassination of WaPo reporters in Turkey, then why not get a few Mexicans too?

Hey, when you order the assassination of WaPo reporters in Turkey,

What does the Saudi Elite have to do with our southern border?

killing? yeah, Trump looking to kill stuff. Reporters, Mexicans, folks he don't like, etc.

Trump called for the murder of a reporter?

Got a link, or wont' the toilet paper fit thru your keyboard?

 

[JGalt]

John Kelly signs an order allowing American troops to use lethal force at the border.

Donald Trump signs authorization for border troops using lethal force as migrant caravan approaches, document reveals

White House authorizes use of force for troops stationed at border

Wow, if you think the Trump Administration took a lot of heat for putting babies in cages and kidnapping children, what do you think will happen if they give the order to shoot them.

Wow, these Republicans. How is this not monstrous?

The only way they can do anything is through force.

Hey, when you order the assassination of WaPo reporters in Turkey, then why not get a few Mexicans too?

Hey, when you order the assassination of WaPo reporters in Turkey,

What does the Saudi Elite have to do with our southern border?

killing? yeah, Trump looking to kill stuff. Reporters, Mexicans, folks he don't like, etc.

Well didn't he already say that he could fire a shot down 5th Avenue and he still wouldn't lose any supporters?

We're about to find out.

 

[Billy_Kinetta]

John Kelly signs an order allowing American troops to use lethal force at the border.

Donald Trump signs authorization for border troops using lethal force as migrant caravan approaches, document reveals

White House authorizes use of force for troops stationed at border

Wow, if you think the Trump Administration took a lot of heat for putting babies in cages and kidnapping children, what do you think will happen if they give the order to shoot them.

Wow, these Republicans. How is this not monstrous?

The only way they can do anything is through force.

When reason fails, force remains.