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What are the legal issues behind Trump's use of the National Guard in LA?

By Leila Fadel

Published June 9, 2025 at 3:00 AM MDT

President Trump's use of the National Guard in LA raises legal and ethical questions. NPR speaks with Hina Shamsi, director of the ACLU's National Security Project, about them.

Leila Fadel

Leila Fadel is a national correspondent for NPR based in Los Angeles, covering issues of culture, diversity, and race.

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