National Guard Deployment in D.C. May Extend to Summer 2026 Amid Lawsuit | AI News Digest
As discussions intensify, the National Guard's deployment in Washington, D.C., could potentially last until the summer of 2026, according to recent court filings and statements from military officials. Presently, around 2,400 troops from the D.C. National Guard, along with personnel from eight other states, are stationed in the capital, fulfilling federal law enforcement roles. Brig. Gen. Leland Blanchard II, the acting commander, has instructed his unit to brace for an extended mission, particularly with the 250th anniversary of the United States approaching in July 2026. Concurrently, a lawsuit against former President Donald Trump has raised alarms about the federal oversight of the National Guard, with D.C.’s attorney general contending that local governance has been compromised. The legal battle focuses on claims that the current deployment infringes upon constitutional rights concerning state authority over their National Guard forces.
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