Can Trump deploy the National Guard to US cities? Here’s what the law says
President Trump has deployed National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., citing high crime rates, a claim disputed by the city's mayor. While the Posse Comitatus Act generally restricts military use for domestic law enforcement, exceptions exist, particularly for National Guard troops under state governors' command. Trump, as commander of D.C.'s National Guard, has direct authority over its deployment. Several Republican governors have also sent their states' National Guard troops to D.C. at Trump's request. This deployment utilizes "Title 32 status," a hybrid approach where Guard members remain under state command but receive federal funding.
