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FBaggins

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2. There are cases where it can happen

Reply to Chasstev365 (Original post)

Mon Oct 6, 2025, 06:54 AM

Oct 6

Think of the Little Rock Nine

In that case the president didn’t just command the state guard without the governor’s approval… it was in direct opposition to the governor trying to use the guard in the opposite direction.

But they have to either be aiding the enforcement of federal law or protecting federal interests (e.g., property)

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How can it be legal for national guard troops to be sent from one state to another when a governor never requested it? [View all] Chasstev365 Oct 6 OP

But Trump owns the SCOTUS and 98% of the news media. nt doc03 Oct 6 #1

There are cases where it can happen FBaggins Oct 6 #2

Which is why I fear D_Master81 Oct 6 #3

That's my assumption as well... FBaggins Oct 6 #4

The State's NG all have agreements to be federalized. Jacson6 Oct 6 #5

Texas wants its sovereignty but doesn't mind infringing on others. TheBlackAdder Oct 6 #6

EXACTLY! Chasstev365 Oct 6 #7