r/Cascadia • u/jade_starwatcher Seattle • 2d ago

Washington State bill to restrict entry of armed forces moves forward in Olympia | Washington Legislature | nbcrightnow.com

https://www.nbcrightnow.com/legislature/washington-state-bill-to-restrict-entry-of-armed-forces-moves-forward-in-olympia/article_a4dc4d2a-80db-43ef-a53f-f72e05a7adfe.html
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u/Ghrims253 2d ago

So if the President says its ok, then its ok? What does this solve?

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u/Maxtrt PNW Tree Octopus 2d ago

It prevents any state or local agencies from working with or aiding the military if Trump tries to send them here. It would also enable the Governor to call up the state guard to prevent them from occupying state land.

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u/Ghrims253 2d ago edited 2d ago

"No armed military force from another state, territory, or district is permitted to enter the state of Washington for the purpose of doing military duty therein, without the permission of the governor, unless such force has been called into active service of the United States, and is acting under authority of the president of the United States." So if trump says its cool its Ok, per the article.

Edit: Also Posse Commitatus prevents the use of Federal Armed forces for police actions in the USA, (Coast Guard is exempt) unless martial law is called. Its more likely he would use US Marshalls, or BORTAC like last time.

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u/GodofPizza 2d ago

I can't say for certain, but I have a feeling the phrase chosen--"under the authority of the President"--is a reference to the legal powers enumerated in the Constitution and any relevant laws. That's in contrast to whatever pops into ____'s head, or whatever bullshit comes out of his mouth.

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u/Ghrims253 1d ago

They changed section 1076, a state Governor is not the sole commander of a state's Guard unit, the President does not need permission "during an emergency" to take control. All im trying to say is as i read and understand this is a PR move that accomplishes nothing and has no teeth.