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Who controls the National Guard: The history and governance of America’s state-based military force

President Trump has deployed or threatened to deploy the National Guard to U.S. cities. Learn the history and legal authorities of these troops.

2 Illinois National Guard members speak out: "I won't turn against my neighbors"

Staff Sgt. Demi Palecek and Capt. Dylan Blaha say they'll defy federal orders regarding Trump's immigration enforcement ...

GOP urges Democrat governor to deploy National Guard to Charlotte as crime surges

Three North Carolina Republican lawmakers urge Democratic Gov. Josh Stein to deploy National Guard in Charlotte amid rising ...
Yahoo

Most states with National Guard troops in DC plan to withdraw this fall

WASHINGTON (AP) — More than half the states contributing National Guard troops to President Donald Trump's federal law enforcement initiative in Washington have set target dates for their withdrawal ...

Judge permanently bars Trump from deploying National Guard troops to Portland in response to immigration protests

Oregon officials have been embroiled in a legal battle with the administration since late September, when the Trump ...

DC National Guard deployment in the nation’s capital ordered by Trump is extended to Feb. 28

The Washington D.C. National Guard will be deployed to the nation’s capital through the end of February, according to formal ...
WBTV on MSN

GOP urges North Carolina gov. to deploy National Guard to Charlotte

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - The GOP is urging North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein to deploy the National Guard to Charlotte. In a letter issued Wednesday, Nov. 5, Republican leaders cited a 200% increase in ...