President Trump has deployed or threatened to deploy the National Guard to the U.S. to enforce immigration law and respond to protests.
The deployment of National Guard troops has a history and is guided by legal authorities. In early June, President Donald Trump issued an executive order authorizing the federal deployment of state National Guard troops.
According to reports,
“Ultimately, about 4,000 troops from the California National Guard and 700 U.S. Marines were deployed to Los Angeles”, as stated by CalMatters.
This deployment has led to ongoing legal fights over Trump’s use of National Guard troops.
Author's summary: President Trump's deployment of National Guard troops sparks legal debates.