President Trump activates National Guard troops in California

SOURCE www.nytimes.com
President Trump bypassed Gov. Newsom and called up 2,000 National Guard troops to quell immigration protests in California, citing a provision in Title 10 of the U.S. Code on Armed Services.

Key Points

  • President Trump bypassed Gov. Newsom's authority
  • First time since 1965 a president activated a state's National Guard without a governor's request
  • Cites Title 10 provision on Armed Services to justify the action

Pros

  • Quelling potential violence and unrest
  • Enforcing federal laws

Cons

  • Bypassing state authority
  • Potential escalation of tensions