It is unusual for a state governor to deploy that state's National Guard to another state without an invitation from the receiving state's governor.
November 23, 2025
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procedural
Describes a common normative expectation and practice regarding interstate deployments of state National Guard forces.
National Guard units can be activated under state authority to operate under a governor's command or can be federally activated by the president, resulting in different command arrangements for deployments.
October 10, 2025
high
temporal
Distinction between state-controlled and federally activated National Guard deployments.
A state governor can deploy National Guard resources for a locally declared emergency at the request of local authorities.
October 04, 2025
high
legal
Governors have authority to activate state National Guard forces to respond to local emergencies when requested.
A deputy legal affairs secretary provides legal counsel to a state governor and to state executive agencies.
high
role
Typical responsibilities associated with the deputy legal affairs secretary position in state government.