Legal Battles Over National Guard Deployments to 5 States—What to Know

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Legal Battles Over National Guard Deployments to 5 States—What to Know
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President Donald Trump has announced his intent to send National Guard troops to major cities across the United States in an effort to combat criminal activity.

In response, some government officials have alleged that he’s exceeding his legal authority by disregarding certain limits Congress placed on his ability to federalize the National Guard.

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