Trump is 'crushing and destroying the guardrails of the proper use of our military'

National Guard Deployment & Legal Concerns - The potential deployment of the National Guard for immigration operations in Chicago is being considered, but decisions are not yet finalized [1][3] - Concerns exist regarding the appropriateness of using the National Guard for law enforcement operations, as it is primarily a strategic reserve for national defense and disaster recovery [2][9] - Deploying the National Guard against the will of a state's governor raises questions about states' rights and potential overreach of presidential power [5][6] - Historical precedents for deploying the National Guard against a governor's wishes are rare [7][8] Training & Qualification - National Guard members receive significantly less training (potentially single-digit or around 10-20 hours) for law enforcement duties compared to the 4-6 months of training received by qualified law enforcement officers [10] - The National Guard is primarily trained for combat and engaging enemies, not for domestic law enforcement or crowd control [11] Political Implications - The use of the National Guard is viewed by some as a political maneuver, potentially turning guardsmen into "political pawns" [2] - The administration's approach to deploying the military is criticized for potentially "crushing and destroying the guard rails of the proper use of our military" [9] - Statements from officials suggesting they will proceed with operations regardless of local opposition are characterized as dictatorial and trampling on states' rights [4][5]