• radioactivefunguy@piefed.ca
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      3 days ago

      ummm, this judge just ruled it was illegal - the order violated the Posse Comitatus act. There was no “rebellion” at the time of the order, therefore it was illegal, and those following the illegal orders should be penalized.

      Illegal orders don’t just become illegal after a judge rules that they were…

      • FenrirIII@lemmy.world
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        2 days ago

        I’m not sure you understand at all how things work. Until it is deemed illegal by the courts, it is a legal order for military service members. Defying a legal order is grounds for punishment. Most active service members rely on their pay and benefits, so making a moral stamd on a questionable order isn’t likely.