We expect 20 or more states to introduce Defend the Guard legislation during the 2021 legislative session. This is a state bill that prohibits the deployment of a stateโs National Guard units into foreign combat zones without a declaration of war, as required by the Constitution.
This is a way states can push back and help restore constitutional war powers. But there are other practical reasons to support this legislation. These unconstitutional wars steal valuable resources from the states.
For Further Reading
States Legislators Set to Push Back Against Endless Unconstitutional Wars
Interview: How States Can Help Stop the Unconstitutional Wars
Defend the National Guard: What, How and Why
Michael Maharrey [send him email] is the Communications Director for the Tenth Amendment Center. He is from the original home of the Principles of '98 - Kentucky and currently resides in northern Florida. See his blog archive here and his article archive here.He is the author of the book, Our Last Hope: Rediscovering the Lost Path to Liberty., and Constitution Owner's Manual. You can visit his personal website at MichaelMaharrey.com and like him on Facebook HERE
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