A 2025 Illinois lawsuit asserted that the Illinois National Guard can be federalized only in cases of a foreign invasion, a rebellion, or when the federal government is unable to enforce federal laws.
October 07, 2025
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This summarizes the legal standard asserted in litigation concerning federalization of a state National Guard.
Each U.S. state maintains its own National Guard units, which are commonly identified by the state's name (for example, the Illinois National Guard).
October 05, 2025
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Explanation of the state-based organization of National Guard forces referenced in discussion of federal activation of Guardsmen.