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National Guard to Assist ICE Amid Legal Controversy

8/27/2025

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Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen announced the National Guard will assist ICE with administrative tasks, not law enforcement, starting after Labor Day.
President Trump intends to deploy the National Guard to cities, which raises legal issues under the 1878 Posse Comitatus Act.
States like Georgia and Texas are collaborating with the Trump administration for similar National Guard support.

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Story summary

Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen announced the National Guard will assist ICE with administrative tasks, not law enforcement, starting after Labor Day.
President Trump intends to deploy the National Guard to cities, which raises legal issues under the 1878 Posse Comitatus Act.
States like Georgia and Texas are collaborating with the Trump administration for similar National Guard support.