October 28, 2024: Dept. of Defense Directive 5240.01 - What's It All About? Plus Human Smuggling Operation Uncovered at Northern Border and FTC Sued Over New 'Click-to-Cancel' Rule.
2024/10/28
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Key Insights
Why was a human smuggling operation uncovered at the US-Canada border?
Agents discovered a smuggling ring using social media accounts to advertise services, primarily targeting individuals from India.
Why did trade groups sue the FTC over the new 'Click-to-Cancel' rule?
Trade groups argue the rule is too broad and exceeds the FTC's authority by regulating all consumer contracts across all industries.
Why is DoD Directive 5240.01 controversial?
It allows defense intelligence components to assist law enforcement with potentially lethal force, raising concerns about military involvement in domestic affairs.
Why does the Posse Comitatus Act not explicitly cover all military components?
The Act was enacted in 1878 and may not have anticipated the current structure of intelligence components and the National Guard.
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The U.S. Border Patrol and Homeland Security Investigations uncovered a human smuggling ring across the U.S.-Canada border, highlighting a recent surge in migrant encounters.
- Surge in border encounters at the northern U.S.-Canada border, more than double the length of the southern border.
- Migrant encounters at the northern border increased seven times higher than in 2021.
- Smuggling services advertised on social media, tracked back to India, involved over 800 individuals and $500,000 in fees.
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