
Lawfare Archive: Domestic Deployment of the National Guard
The Lawfare Podcast
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Border Tensions and Guard Challenges
This chapter examines Texas Governor Greg Abbott's decision to deploy the National Guard at the border and the resulting federal-state conflicts. It highlights the mental health struggles faced by guardsmen and emphasizes the importance of judicial resolutions over escalating tensions. The discussion also considers the implications of state authority under the Posse Comitatus Act and the need for careful governance in using the National Guard for domestic law enforcement.
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