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Cities Welcome Federal Law Enforcement Support but Reject National Guard Deployment

While some city leaders are open to collaborating with federal law enforcement to reduce gun violence, many oppose National Guard involvement, viewing it as excessive.

By Ricardo Silva • September 06, 2025 3 MIN READ

National Guard troops conducting patrols around the Jefferson Memorial in Washington, D.C.

National Guard personnel patrolling near the Washington Monument.

Crime Surges in Republican-Led States as National Guard Troops Serve in Washington

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Federal Law Enforcement Expands Role Beyond Crime in Washington, D.C.

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Protesters demonstrate against the federal law enforcement presence in Washington on August 21.

Washington Residents Rally in Opposition to Federal Law Enforcement Deployment

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The Risks of Deploying U.S. Troops Domestically Under Political Direction

Deploying the military on American streets under political orders threatens the institution’s cohesion, readiness, and nonpartisan reputation, posing serious risks to one of the nation's most trusted institutions.

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Members of the National Guard patrol the area surrounding the Washington Monument on Tuesday.

Understanding President Trump's Emergency Takeover of D.C. Police and National Guard Deployment

President Trump has exercised unprecedented emergency powers to assume control of Washington, D.C.’s police force and deploy the National Guard amid claims of rising crime.

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A three-judge appellate panel will evaluate the Trump administration’s authority to command National Guard troops in California.

Federal Appeals Court to Decide Trump’s Authority Over California National Guard

A three-judge panel will review whether President Trump can maintain command over California’s National Guard amid protests against immigration enforcement actions in Los Angeles.

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President Trump's decision to deploy the National Guard in Los Angeles marks the first presidential mobilization of these troops without a governor's approval in over fifty years.

Trump Expands Military Presence in U.S. Cities, Redefining Troops' Role at Home

President Trump has broadened the use of armed forces within the United States, deploying troops to multiple cities and challenging traditional boundaries on military involvement in civil matters.

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President Trump speaking at Fort Bragg earlier this week.

The Military Faces a Dilemma Over Potentially Unethical Domestic Orders

The deployment of Marines alongside National Guard troops in Los Angeles raises complex questions about military ethics and obedience, as officers may confront orders that are lawful yet conflict with their professional code.

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Military vehicles positioned on a downtown Los Angeles highway amid immigration demonstrations.

Defense Secretary Supports Troop Deployment Amid Los Angeles Immigration Protests

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defends the use of military forces in Los Angeles to manage immigration protests, while legal experts question the scope of presidential authority.

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The Rise of Authoritarian Measures Amid Los Angeles Protests

Following renewed protests in Los Angeles against mass deportations, the federal government's deployment of troops and the escalation of law enforcement tactics have sparked fears of creeping authoritarianism and the militarization of domestic dissent.

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Military vehicles assembled in Jessup, Maryland, on Monday as preparations continue for the upcoming parade in Washington.

Military Parade Sparks Controversy Amid Troop Deployment in Los Angeles

As military vehicles prepare for a major parade in Washington, National Guard troops are simultaneously deployed in Los Angeles, raising concerns about the message sent by these concurrent actions.

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Cities Welcome Federal Law Enforcement Support but Reject National Guard Deployment

Crime Surges in Republican-Led States as National Guard Troops Serve in Washington

Federal Law Enforcement Expands Role Beyond Crime in Washington, D.C.

Washington Residents Rally in Opposition to Federal Law Enforcement Deployment

The Risks of Deploying U.S. Troops Domestically Under Political Direction

Understanding President Trump's Emergency Takeover of D.C. Police and National Guard Deployment

Federal Appeals Court to Decide Trump’s Authority Over California National Guard

Trump Expands Military Presence in U.S. Cities, Redefining Troops' Role at Home

The Military Faces a Dilemma Over Potentially Unethical Domestic Orders

Defense Secretary Supports Troop Deployment Amid Los Angeles Immigration Protests

The Rise of Authoritarian Measures Amid Los Angeles Protests

Military Parade Sparks Controversy Amid Troop Deployment in Los Angeles

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Cities Welcome Federal Law Enforcement Support but Reject National Guard Deployment

Crime Surges in Republican-Led States as National Guard Troops Serve in Washington

Federal Law Enforcement Expands Role Beyond Crime in Washington, D.C.

Washington Residents Rally in Opposition to Federal Law Enforcement Deployment

The Risks of Deploying U.S. Troops Domestically Under Political Direction