united states federal judge blocks Pentagon from using military force against civilians under new domestic security directive
A viral claim that a united states federal judge issued an emergency ruling barring the U.S. military from making arrests on American soil under a newly revealed Executive Order is FALSE. While a genuine 1878 law (the Posse Comitatus Act) already restricts military involvement in civilian law enforcement, the specific story circulating on social media—complete with a fabricated judge’s name and a date of "March 15, 2025"—is entirely invented. No such directive or court order exists. The rumor appears to have originated from a satirical website and was later reposted without context. In reality, a united states federal judge recently issued a real but unrelated order in a separate immigration case, which has been misrepresented to fuel this hoax. Always verify by checking official court dockets or reputable news sources.