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Chancellor Blocks National Guard Deployment in Memphis

11/18/2025

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Chancellor Patricia Head Moskal blocked the deployment of the National Guard in Memphis, saying Governor Bill Lee overstepped his authority.
Local and state lawmakers challenged military involvement in Democratic-led cities.
Moskal said the governor's power as commander in chief is not unlimited.
The state has five days to appeal the ruling.
The ruling does not affect a federal task force in Memphis with National Guard support and federal agencies.

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Chancellor Patricia Head Moskal blocked the deployment of the National Guard in Memphis, saying Governor Bill Lee overstepped his authority.
Local and state lawmakers challenged military involvement in Democratic-led cities.
Moskal said the governor's power as commander in chief is not unlimited.
The state has five days to appeal the ruling.
The ruling does not affect a federal task force in Memphis with National Guard support and federal agencies.