I've searched the threads for this and can't find info. There was a post about the law that says why the feds couldn't just go into NO and take over. It's some latin name. Does anyone know where I can find that law .
try post 652, then let us know if you still have questions.
Lots of posts on the general subject. The law you are referring to is Possee Comitatus, and forbds the use of active duty military to perform civilian police function.
The National Guard is not active-duty military, and can be used as the civil authorities (governor) direct. Federalizing of a National Guard response is possible, but requires either a request from the governor, or the governor to be in violation of federal law (e.g., use of Fed Nat'l Guard to enforce school bussing). The President offered to have this disaster response (actually, just NOLA) federalized, and Blaco turned down the offer.