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The National Guard has been deployed to enforce the law before. What's different now?

The National Guard has been deployed many times historically. Experts say the president's decision to deploy the Guard as a blanket response to crime in D.C. is a departure from its intended mission.

What the National Guard and federal law enforcement can and can't do in D.C.

President Trump is calling up the D.C. National Guard and federal law enforcement to address crime in the capital.
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National Guard takes new role aiding immigration operations in GOP states

The Trump administration is expanding National Guard support at immigration detention sites. Florida activated troops on ...

Former national guard vice chief calls deployment into D.C. an 'intimidation' tactic

Former National Guard Vice Chief Major General Randy E. Manner says deploying the Guard to D.C. will ruin how the average American views the military.

Vance says National Guard is 'busting their a--’ in Washington, floats mission extension

Vice President JD Vance says National Guard troops are making substantial progress tackling crime in Washington, D.C., and ...

National Guard presence in D.C. ‘approaching thousands’ as GOP states send forces

NBC News Justice Reporter Ryan Reilly joins Meet the Press NOW to report on the National Guard’s increased patrol around ...

Judge weighs whether Trump violated federal law by deploying National Guard to Los Angeles

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A federal judge in San Francisco is weighing whether the Trump administration violated federal law by ...