Todd Lyons, the acting ICE Director, attributes deployments to sanctuary policies.
On Sunday, Todd Lyons, who serves as the Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), stated that local sanctuary policies and a lack of cooperation with federal immigration authorities are leading to heightened risks for officers and creating strains on law enforcement nationwide. He remarked, “You’ll never see so many ICE agents and special […]
Minnesota National Guard will don yellow vests for ICE protest deployments
Minnesota National Guard on Standby Amid Protests The Minnesota National Guard has announced that its members are prepared to assist local law enforcement as protests against ICE intensify in the area. They shared a photo on social media showing the bright yellow vests they will wear to differentiate themselves from other agencies during any activation. […]
The key US cities Trump might focus on for National Guard deployments in 2026
In 2025, one of President Donald Trump’s more contentious decisions was to mobilize the National Guard in major U.S. cities for security around federal buildings and during law enforcement activities, including deportations. While some welcomed this move, it faced significant backlash in areas with “sanctuary” laws that safeguard immigrants from federal enforcement. In some cases, […]
National Guard from Texas and California Being Called Back from Deployments in Chicago and Portland
Return of National Guard Troops from Chicago and Portland The Department of the Army has instructed the Texas and California National Guards to head back to their home states, effectively concluding their deployments in Chicago and Portland. This decision came after activist judges expressed that military support for these cities was unwarranted. In Chicago, 200 […]
Kirk Cameron Alerts that Trump’s Military Deployments Might Harm Christians
Kirk Cameron Questions Trump’s Troop Deployment Actor and author Kirk Cameron has diverged from some conservatives regarding President Trump’s decision to send troops into U.S. cities. He argues that this sets a troubling precedent that could eventually be turned against future left-leaning presidents, or even Christians. Cameron expressed these views during a recent episode of […]
Candidates for mayor in New York reject Trump’s troop deployments
New York Mayoral Debate Addresses National Guard Deployment During the recent New York mayoral debate, the topic of President Donald Trump’s proposal to send the National Guard to major cities emerged. The debate featured candidates Democrat Zoran Mamdani, former Governor Andrew Cuomo, and Republican Curtis Sliwa. When asked about the potential deployment of troops in […]
Rove: Trump’s National Guard deployments will likely be a failure.
Rove Predicts Negative Impact of National Guard Deployment for Trump On Saturday, political strategist Karl Rove expressed concerns that the President’s plan to send the National Guard to cities governed by Democrats—despite opposition from state leaders—could backfire. During an appearance on Fox News’ “Journal Editorial Report,” Rove referenced recent Reuters/Ipsos polls indicating that a majority […]
New Jersey Democratic candidate promises to file a lawsuit against Trump regarding troop deployments
New Jersey Candidate Threatens Legal Action Over National Guard Deployment Mikie Sherrill, a candidate for governor in New Jersey, announced on Monday that she would take legal action against the Trump administration if federal troops were sent to the state. Sherrill, who currently serves New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District, made these remarks during a live […]
Elie Honig suggests that cases regarding National Guard deployments might make it to the Supreme Court sooner than expected.
Trump’s National Guard Deployment Legal Challenges May Reach Supreme Court President Donald Trump’s ongoing legal issues concerning the deployment of the National Guard might soon escalate to the Supreme Court, as suggested by CNN legal analyst Ellie Honig. Trump has sent the National Guard to various cities, such as Washington, DC, Chicago, Portland, and Atlanta, […]
Examination: False crime statistics won’t halt Trump’s military deployments
In August, President Donald Trump dispatched federal law enforcement to Washington, DC, aiming to tackle urban crime. This move sparked backlash from left-leaning individuals, who cited statistics indicating a decline in crime rates in the capital. They labeled Trump’s actions as dictatorial, suggesting he was overstepping his bounds. However, the effectiveness of the DC Metropolitan […]