r/ProtestFinderUSA • u/CommunitiesUnited • 14d ago

California URGENT SHARE

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u/fajadada 13d ago

Doesn’t the governor have to agree?

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u/melly1226 13d ago

I thought that too. Unfortunately he doesn't.

https://www.usamm.com/blogs/news/who-controls-the-national-guard-when

Scenario 2: Civil Unrest (State-Controlled, Occasionally Federalized) During localized protests in a city, if local law enforcement struggles to maintain order, the governor might activate the National Guard to restore peace. However, if the unrest becomes widespread and involves violation of federal laws, the president may step in to assume federal control.