When can a president deploy National Guard on US soil?
Summary
The U.S. President has deployed 2,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles after protests against immigration raids turned violent. The deployment bypassed California's governor's authority and is intended to support federal agents, not perform regular law enforcement. The President used a federal law that allows such action without a governor's request.Key Facts
- The President sent 2,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles.
- Protests erupted after immigration raids in Los Angeles, leading to violence.
- The deployment bypassed the authority of California Governor Gavin Newsom.
- The President used a rarely applied federal law, 10 U.S.C. 12406, to federalize the National Guard.
- National Guard troops will protect federal agents, not conduct raids or regular police duties.
- This is one of the first times since 1965 the National Guard was deployed without a governor's request.
- Federal officials and some legislators supported the President's decision, emphasizing law and order.
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