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The Federalization of the National Guard and the Stafford Act

March 20, 2020
What has Happened: On March 13th, President Trump declared a national emergency under the Stafford Act to free up additional federal funds to help fight the pandemic. i The administration has allocated two U.S. Navy hospital ships to ease the pressure on the healthcare systems on the East and West Coasts The Trump administration is now considering the possibility of mobilizing the National Guard at the federal level to help in the fight against the coronavirus. Members of the National Guard and reserve would also help with logistics and medical support. While 27 states (and growing) have already activated the ... The Federalization of the National Guard and the Stafford Act

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