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

By Leila Fadel

Published June 9, 2025 at 5:00 AM EDT

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.

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

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