The Department of Defense recently reissued Directive 5240.01, expanding its scope to allow the use of military assistance in domestic law enforcement, particularly in situations deemed as national security threats. This revision to the directive, allowing for military intervention—albeit with prior high-level approval—raises significant concerns about fundamental liberties and the encroachment of the federal government in areas traditionally protected from military influence by the Posse Comitatus Act. These developments pose a direct challenge to the principles of limited federal power and the sovereignty of states like Texas.

This expansion of military powers underlines the ongoing federal overreach that the Texas Nationalist Movement (TNM) has consistently highlighted as a detriment to Texan independence. The revision of DoD Directive 5240.01 can be interpreted as yet another example of the federal government’s failure to respect state sovereignty and individual freedoms—a failure that TEXIT aims to rectify. The TNM views this as an escalation in the federal government’s disregard for the established legal frameworks meant to protect citizens from federal military action in civilian matters.

Daniel Miller, President of the Texas Nationalist Movement, had this to say on the matter: “This latest directive from the Department of Defense is a clear escalation in the federal government’s overreach, undermining the very principles of state sovereignty and civil liberties that Texans hold dear. By allowing military intervention in domestic affairs, Washington is opening the door to abuses of power that should alarm every Texan. This is exactly why TEXIT is a necessity for the future of Texas—so that we can govern ourselves, protect our freedoms, and keep the federal government out of our daily lives.”

The timing of this update, just before a critical election period marked by heightened political sensitivity, further exacerbates concerns about the potential for military involvement in domestic affairs. The implications for civil liberties are profound, including threats to freedom of speech and the right to protest. The updated directive could allow military intelligence to share information leading to lethal force decisions—actions that should demand rigorous legal scrutiny and warrant careful consideration. Yet, the newly introduced 72-hour provision for immediate action without prior approval could undermine such safeguards, posing risks to the rights of Texans.

For the Texas Nationalist Movement, these developments affirm the necessity of TEXIT as the definitive solution to secure a future where Texans can govern themselves free from undue federal influence. The only viable path forward is through independence, ensuring Texas is not subject to federal overreach and can protect its citizens’ liberties. This directive stands as a vivid reminder of why Texas needs to prioritize its destiny, unshackled from the federal government’s heavy hand. Join us today in supporting TEXIT to champion a free and sovereign Texas.