Issue Monday: The Border, Posse Comitatus, and the Insurrection Act
Join Centennial Institute for a conversation with The Honorable Ken Cuccinelli, former Acting Deputy Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security.
The enforcement of immigration law, predominantly through the mobilization of ICE forces, has dominated headlines over the past few months. Many claim that this use of federal forces is an abuse of power. However, this conventional wisdom relies heavily on the notion that the Reconstruction-era posse comitatus law forbids the President from using the military in domestic law enforcement. Hon. Cuccinelli will examine this issue and explain when – and why – this understanding is wrong.
Issue Monday: The Border, Posse Comitatus, and the Insurrection Act
Monday, March 16, 2026
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm MT
Fran & Larry Donnithorne Great Hall
Colorado Christian University
8787 W. Alameda Ave.
Lakewood, CO 80226
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About The Hon. Ken Cuccinelli
Ken Cuccinelli is a Senior Fellow for Homeland Security and Immigration for the Center for Renewing America. Cuccinelli most recently served as Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) and Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) under President Trump. There, he was key to enforcing President Trump’s top border and immigration priorities.
From 2010-2014, Cuccinelli served as Attorney General of Virginia, where he was the first in the country to sue over Obamacare, and he made critical advances against human trafficking, health care fraud, gangs and child exploitation.
Cuccinelli also served as a member of the Virginia State Senate representing the 37th Senatorial district. He ran in Virginia’s gubernatorial race in 2013.
Cuccinelli is a former CNN contributor and regular guest on leading national TV and radio programs. He earned a mechanical engineering degree from the University of Virginia, a Juris Doctorate degree from George Mason University School of Law, and a Masters degree in International Commerce and Policy from George Mason University. You can follow him on Twitter @KenCuccinelli.
