U.S. Department
of Justice
Military Support for Customs and Border Protection Along the Southern Border Under the Posse Comitatus Act
Date of Issuance:
Headnotes
The Department of Defense’s proposed use of military personnel to provide limited assistance with respect to certain Customs and Border Protection inspection and observation functions along the southern border of the United States is permissible under the Posse Comitatus Act and applicable regulations.
Updated January 19, 2021