The Trump administration has deployed or threatened National Guard troops in numerous US cities, citing crime rates. These actions have sparked protests, lawsuits, and legal challenges, with some governors opposing the deployments, particularly Democratic leaders. The legality of these deployments is debated, with The Posse Comitatus Act restricting military involvement in domestic law enforcement. Experts note a partisan divide in responses and raise concerns about the normalization of armed troops on American streets.

Prepared by Lauren Mitchell and reviewed by editorial team.