Abbott deploys Texas National Guard troops
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Soon local news stations started reporting that Governor Greg Abbott had called in the Texas Army National Guard in response to planned protests. Just after 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, two large white buses marked with National Emergency Management and Response ...
As protests continue in the U.S. over immigration enforcement raids, Abbott says he will deploy the state's National Guard as needed.
Noem threatened Biden for considering activating the Guard in Texas over governor's objections, but praises Trump for doing it in California.
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BuzzFeed on MSNRepublicans Are Being Called "Hypocrites" Over This 2024 Video Condemning Presidents Using The National GuardAs protests against ICE and President Donald Trump's ramped-up deportation efforts continue in Los Angeles, the National Guard has received orders from Trump to double their presence in the city. Likewise, 700 Marines have also been ordered to head to California despite Governor Gavin Newsom's vocal disapproval.
Typically the authority to call up the National Guard lies with governors, but there are limited circumstances under which the president can.
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