Can National Guardsmen deployed to US cities claim conscientious objection?

"When people withdraw themselves from the gears of the machine, that’s power, and service members need to know they have power to withdraw their consent," said the Chicago-area native. Read More

What Does the National Guard Do? Why Are Its Troops in U.S. Cities?

The Guard has been federally mobilized around the country at least 10 times since World War II, with presidents using it to respond to civil unrest. Read More

Why is Trump trying to deploy the National Guard to US cities?

Since taking office, President Donald Trump has sparked controversy over and over with his use of the National Guard - primarily state-based troops that typically respond to issues like natural ... Read More

Can Trump send the National Guard to cities around the US?

October 6 - The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered National Guard troops to Portland, Oregon, and to Chicago to suppress protests and bolster immigration enforcement. National ... Read More

White House Responds to ‘Long-Term’ Plans of National Guard in US Cities

The Trump admin has portrayed some cities as war-ravaged and lawless amid the government's crackdown on illegal immigration. Read More

Trump has deployed troops to three cities; Could Philadelphia be on his list?

A passenger takes a photo of members of the National Guard in the Union Station Metro station in Washington, D.C., on Aug. 20, 2025. (Photo by Jane Norman/States Newsroom) Los Angeles, Washington, D.C ... Read More