https://losangeles365.info/2025/06/23/can-trump-legally-take-control-of-californias-national-guard-amid-rising-tensions/
Amid rising political unrest and heated discussions, questions have emerged about whether former President Donald Trump has any lawful power to command California’s National Guard. As debates swirl around whether recent disturbances qualify as insurrection,rebellion,or simply civil disorder,legal analysts and officials are dissecting the constitutional and statutory frameworks that define control over state military forces. This article delves into the intricate balance between state sovereignty and federal authority to clarify the extent of presidential power regarding the National Guard in the nation’s most populous state.
Framework of Authority: State Versus Federal Control of the National Guard
The governance of National Guard units is primarily a state duty, with governors serving as commanders-in-chief during peacetime and state emergencies.Federal law,including the Militia Act of 1903 and related statutes,grants the President the ability to federalize these forces under…
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Author : William Green
Publish date : 2025-06-23 16:12:00
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