Militarization and Oversight: A Closer Look at National Guard Deployments

The chapter delves into the extensive deployment of the National Guard in various contexts, highlighting incidents of excessive force and challenges faced by personnel. It critiques the growing militarization of society and the normalization of authoritarian practices by US government officials, shedding light on the consequences for citizens. The discussion also touches on the privatization of armed forces and the fusion of personal, state, and corporate power in deploying military resources.