What powers does Trump have to send troops to cities — even if they don’t want them

by June 10, 2025

written by June 10, 2025

California Highway Patrol officers attempt to control crowds on the 101 Freeway during an anti-ICE protest in downtown Los Angeles on Sunday. Protests erupted after a wave of federal immigration raids began around the city, with National Guard troops deployed despite objections from local officials.

President Trump ordered California National Guard troops to Los Angeles to quell anti-immigration enforcement protests. Experts explain the laws that enable him to make this extraordinary move.

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