in article , Doof at
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cjcampbell
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People who are not Americans may not know this, but federal troops are
actually prohibited from performing law enforcement duties.

Except when the president calls on them to do so. The first President Bush
sent the Guard, the Army and the Marines into L.A. in 1992 during the
riots.
Every president has the power to do so.

Only upon request by the local officials.

From the Louisiana governor, August 27:

http://www.gov.state.la.us/Press_Rel...ail.asp?id=976

"Pursuant to 44 CFR § 206.35, I have determined that this incident is of
such severity and magnitude that effective response is beyond the
capabilities of the State and affected local governments, and that
supplementary Federal assistance is necessary to save lives, protect
property, public health, and safety, or to lessen or avert the threat of a
disaster."