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>Congress not planning vote to extend Trump's 30-day D.C. police takeover
Can he just order another 30 day deployment on Thursday?
I'm gonna have to read that article now…
AI Overview
A President can order repeated 30-day deployments of the D.C. National Guard without congressional approval, as the president is its commander-in-chief. The current deployment of the D.C. National Guard was recently extended through November 30, 2025, by the Army, though the President retains the power to adjust the duration. Deploying National Guard troops from other states into D.C., however, is more complex and has faced legal challenges.
Here is a breakdown of the President's powers regarding the National Guard in D.C.:
Unique presidential control: Because Washington, D.C., is a federal district and not a state, the President has direct command over the D.C. National Guard. This power is different from state-based National Guard units, which typically fall under the command of their state governors.
Deployment extensions: As commander-in-chief, the President can authorize extensions for the D.C. National Guard. Although the Army recently extended the orders to November 30, 2025, the President has the authority to shorten or lengthen this timeline.
No congressional authorization needed: Unlike the more stringent rules governing active military deployment, the President does not require congressional authorization to deploy the D.C. Guard within the district.
Legal challenges: The President's ability to unilaterally deploy National Guard troops from other states into D.C. has been met with legal challenges.
In California, a federal judge has already ruled against the use of federalized troops for domestic law enforcement.
The D.C. Attorney General has also filed a lawsuit, arguing that using out-of-state National Guard troops to conduct law enforcement activities in D.C. without the district's consent is illegal.