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Massachusetts Governor Seeks Control Over National Guard Deployments

1/30/2026

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Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey introduced legislation on January 29, 2026, to require her approval for other states' National Guard deployments.
The measure follows controversial National Guard deployments by U.S. President Donald Trump in Chicago and Los Angeles.
Healey's proposal would shield residents from federal immigration enforcement by restricting ICE actions in sensitive areas.
Legal debates on National Guard authority have emerged, including a Tennessee judge's ruling against a Memphis deployment.

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Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey introduced legislation on January 29, 2026, to require her approval for other states' National Guard deployments.
The measure follows controversial National Guard deployments by U.S. President Donald Trump in Chicago and Los Angeles.
Healey's proposal would shield residents from federal immigration enforcement by restricting ICE actions in sensitive areas.
Legal debates on National Guard authority have emerged, including a Tennessee judge's ruling against a Memphis deployment.