Who controls the National Guard? The National Guard is a hybrid entity that serves both state and federal interests and often operates under state command and control, using state funding.
Sometimes, troops will be assigned by their state to serve federal missions, remaining under state command but using federal funding.
Generally, federal military forces are not allowed to carry out civilian law enforcement duties against U.S. citizens except in times of emergency.
When can the National Guard be deployed? An 18th-century wartime law called the Insurrection Act is the main legal mechanism that a president can use to activate the military or National Guard during times of rebellion or unrest. But President Donald Trump didn’t invoke the Insurrection Act on Saturday when deploying the National Guard to Los Angeles.
What about the National Guard in Texas? Back in February, Gov. Greg Abbott gave Texas Guard members authority to arrest and detain people for entering the U.S. illegally from Mexico under an agreement with the Trump administration that expands the military’s role in immigration enforcement.
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I’ve been trying.
Good luck in your efforts.
This is not a criticism, but a warning… Try harder. Go faster.
I know it’s tough, but it has to be accomplished ASAP.
My SO has a trans child. With a family, I’ve been attempting to make the same case to that one. I recognize it requires leaving some family/roots/familiarity behind.
But this is what our “government” has brought. You must deal with that reality or suffer the consequences. Which may include your liberty and/or your very life.
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Wife is dealing with pretty severe nerve pain and we don’t have insurance. We’re lucky to make rent each month at this point. I’m the only one bringing in money and it’s only $16/hr. We have nothing to save.
Undst the dilemmas… Everyone has their issues. Can only do your best.
Just keep the alternatives in mind. Realize that self preservation sometimes requires an extraordinary level of sacrifice/commitment.
Just ask those that have done a similar journey long before we were here.