Rep. Dave Min Questions Sanctuary State Policies and National Guard Use

Sanctuary State Policies

• ❓ No state laws or policies were identified that prevent ICE from enforcing federal immigration laws.
• 📌 The core issue is the use of state resources, including the National Guard, for federal immigration policies versus state emergencies.

National Guard's Role and Deployment

• ⚖️ The National Guard has a dual role: federal deployment (Title 10) and state support (Title 32).
• 🚨 In Minnesota, the National Guard assists with state emergencies like floods, tornadoes, and the COVID-19 pandemic.
• 🌍 Under Title 10, the president can deploy National Guard troops for federal purposes, such as serving overseas.

Federalization of National Guard

• 🚫 The president can federalize the National Guard under Title 10 if the U.S. is invaded, there is a rebellion, or federal forces are insufficient to execute U.S. laws.
• ⚠️ The protests in Los Angeles or ICE raids do not qualify for federalization under these provisions.
• ❌ Governor Nuome of California rejected President Trump's request to federalize the California National Guard, making the deployment illegal.

Misuse of National Guard Resources

• 🚨 National Guard troops may not be used for law enforcement purposes even under Title 10 federalization.
• 🚫 Current actions involve using National Guard troops to aid ICE raids, which is a violation of their intended use.
• ⚖️ Being undocumented in the U.S. is generally a civil violation, not a criminal offense, though federal government can determine otherwise.
• 🛑 Deploying U.S. Marines to support ICE raids constitutes a law enforcement purpose and is not a national security purpose.
• 🚨 The current situation is described as unprecedented, illegal, and alarming due to the misuse of National Guard and potential law enforcement actions.