Summary
During a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, Senator Thom Tillis asked Attorney General Pam Bondi about the use of the National Guard in cities like Chicago and Portland. Bondi defended the deployments as necessary for safety, though Tillis questioned whether it is an effective strategy. The hearing highlighted debates on federal intervention in local law enforcement and the balance of power between state and federal authorities.
Key Facts
- Senator Thom Tillis asked if using the National Guard in cities is becoming a common safety practice.
- Attorney General Pam Bondi defended the National Guard's role in protecting federal buildings.
- Bondi indicated the National Guard is deployed to ensure safety where needed.
- The Trump administration’s deployment of the National Guard has led to controversies and legal battles.
- Some cities and states filed lawsuits to stop the National Guard deployments.
- Tillis questioned whether deploying the military signals local leadership failures.
- The hearing discussed other issues like the Justice Department’s independence and government shutdown impacts.
- Bondi denied political influence from President Trump on Justice Department actions.
