Yes, the President can deploy the National Guard in Los Angeles under certain circumstances, but it typically requires specific legal authority or conditions. Here’s a concise breakdown:
• Federal Authority: The President can federalize the National Guard under the Insurrection Act of 1807 (10 U.S.C. §§ 251–255) if there’s a rebellion, domestic violence, or an emergency that hinders the execution of federal or state laws and deprives citizens of constitutional protections. For example, this could apply to widespread civil unrest or a disaster overwhelming local authorities in Los Angeles.
Thanks for providing this information. However, it does not answer my question. I asked, "When was the last time a (U.S.) President called up the national guard absent a request from the Governor?" The answer as best as I know is, "The last time a president deployed the National Guard without the request or consent of a state's governor was in 1965, when President Lyndon B. Johnson sent troops to Alabama to protect civil rights marchers during the Selma to Montgomery marches," according to an AI overview.
The bad news is that the Portland police are gearing up for possible ICE and “No Kings” protests over the weekend. It looks like I will not be going to downtown Portland anytime soon. I detest the violence and destruction that comes with this as it has previously. Not all of the damage and destruction has been repaired since the BLM protests and riots in 2020 through 2021. Fortunately, there is little chance these protests will extend to where I live, at least not violent protests.
