10 U.S.C. § 12406(3) authorizes the federalization of the National Guard when 'the President is unable with the regular forces to execute the laws of the United States.'
October 20, 2025
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Statutory authority cited for federalizing National Guard forces
Title 18 of the United States Code, Sections 111(a) and 111(b), make it a federal crime to forcibly assault, resist, or impede a federal officer while that officer is performing official duties.
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Federal criminal statute defining offenses against federal officers.
18 U.S. Code § 111 makes it a federal crime to forcibly assault, resist, oppose, impede, intimidate, or interfere with certain federal officials.
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U.S. federal criminal statute defining offenses against federal officers.
Title 5, Section 301 of the United States Code (5 U.S.C. § 301) authorizes agency heads to prescribe regulations for the government of their department and the conduct of its employees.
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Federal statutory authority concerning internal agency regulations and employee conduct.