FOX'S Napolitano blasts Fed troop activity in Portland as unconstitutional and "just plain wrong"

[Tanuki]

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/fox-news-portland-federal-troops-trump-unconstitutional-a9629631.html

"FOX News judicial analyst Andrew Napolitano has condemned the Trump administration for sending federal troops into Portland to stop protests unfolding there, saying their actions are both unconstitutional and “just plain wrong”.

It comes amid growing anger at the sight of camouflage-clad troops arresting people on Portland’s streets without explanation – even as city leaders demand that they leave.

"The federal government cannot put troops or military personnel or police on the streets without the invitation of the governor or the legislature of the state,” said Mr Napolitano in a Fox News interview. “That’s not only federal law, that’s in the Constitution.

“What happened in Portland over the weekend, was not only unlawful and unconstitutional, it was just plain wrong,” said Mr Napolitano. “Sending armed, untrained police into the streets wearing fatigues without the knowledge or consent of the local
police actually caused more violence.”...(more)

[SunSeeker]

1. He was really good on the Russia investigation too. Amazed he's still there. nt