National Guard and federal troop deployments in U.S. cities have been used as tools to suppress protests, combat crime, or protect federal buildings and federal personnel.
November 20, 2025
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contextual
Describes common purposes for domestic deployments of National Guard or federal troops in U.S. municipalities.
U.S. Presidents can federalize state National Guard units and deploy them to other states to support law enforcement, address protests or crime, or protect federal buildings and personnel.
November 16, 2025
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military
Federalization allows the executive branch to mobilize state Guard forces for domestic missions under federal authority.
Federal buildings employ security screening that prohibits visitors from bringing prohibited weapons, such as full-sized metal baseball bats, into the facility.
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security
Security screening practices at federal facilities.