National Guard Deployment & Legal Basis - The deployment of the National Guard is being framed as addressing lawlessness, referencing the historical concept of "Posse Comitatus" [1] - The President's authority to deploy the National Guard, especially in Democratic-controlled cities, is questioned as potentially a political move rather than a necessity to fight crime [2][4] - The use of federal Title 32 orders for National Guard deployment in Washington D C raises concerns about the appropriateness of using armed troops not trained in police work in civilian settings [5][6][7] - Governors are pushing back against the deployment of troops in their states, raising potential legal challenges and invoking historical parallels to the Civil War [9][10][11] - The use of the National Guard is contrasted with historical examples like the Civil Rights Movement, where there was a clear federal interest in enforcing constitutional rights [13] Federal Reserve Independence - The President's attempt to influence or remove a Federal Reserve governor is seen as a challenge to the Fed's independence and a potential overreach of executive power [15][16][17] - The Federal Reserve was created as an independent agency to insulate monetary policy from political pressures that could harm the economy [18][19][20] - The debate over the President's power over the Federal Reserve raises constitutional questions about the balance of power and the role of independent agencies [20][21][24] - The Supreme Court's stance on the independence of the Federal Reserve is being scrutinized, particularly in light of past rulings on other independent boards [25][26][27] - Maintaining an independent central bank is considered crucial for the stability of the US economy and the attractiveness of the US dollar as a global investment [28] Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement - The President's suggestion of the death penalty for murderers in Washington D C is met with skepticism regarding its effectiveness as a deterrent and its potential application to other cases [29][30][31] - The presence of federal agencies like ICE and DEA at checkpoints in Washington D C raises questions about priorities and resource allocation, especially given crises in other areas like the Arizona-Mexico border [32][36] - Individuals have constitutional rights when encountering law enforcement checkpoints, including the right to remain silent, but asserting those rights may have consequences [33][34][35]