Oklahoma’s GOP governor opposes sending out-of-state troops to states that don't welcome them
Share this @internewscast.com

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (AP) — Governor Kevin Stitt of Oklahoma, who also serves as the chair of the National Governors Association, expressed his disapproval on Thursday of allowing National Guard troops to be deployed across state lines without the consent of the state that would receive them.

This stance from a Republican governor is a notable challenge to former President Donald Trump’s initiative, which advocated for deploying National Guard forces to cities led by Democratic officials. This includes places like Chicago, where Mayor Brandon Johnson and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker are engaged in legal action to prevent the Texas Guard’s deployment.

The administration is also trying to send California troops into Portland, Oregon.

Stitt’s spokesperson, Abegail Cave, mentioned that while Stitt backs Trump’s mission to establish law and order in certain cities and assist federal efforts in deporting criminal immigrants, he firmly believes that one state’s National Guard should not be sent to another state if the local governor opposes it.

“The situation is entirely different when governors collaborate, but when one state’s governor sends their National Guard troops against the wishes of the governor in another state, it sets a very concerning precedent,” Cave stated.

Talking to The New York Times on Thursday, Stitt remarked that “Oklahomans would indeed be upset if Pritzker in Illinois dispatched troops to Oklahoma during the Biden administration.”

Stitt highlighted an important distinction: Although he contests sending troops where they’re uninvited, he suggested that Trump could have federalized the Illinois National Guard instead to safeguard federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers. This strategy mirrors Trump’s response in the summer when he deployed the National Guard to Los Angeles amidst protests.

The National Governors Association, a bipartisan group, has experienced turmoil, with Pritzker and California Gov. Gavin Newsom threatening to leave the organization because of its silence over the troop deployments. The organization has still not taken a stance.

Stitt’s position puts him at odds with the state’s Republican Attorney General and officials in most other Republican-controlled states.

Oklahoma’s Gentner Drummond was among 20 Republican attorneys general to file a brief Wednesday supporting Trump’s administration in its legal battle to allow him to deploy Oregon and California National Guard troops in Portland.

In the filing, they say the president needs to be able to federalize National Guard and send troops to Oregon so that federal immigration resources are not diverted there. “Otherwise, states will continue to bear the costs of nonenforcement of federal immigration laws,” they said.

Most Republican-controlled state including Oklahoma, have also requested permission to file similar papers in the Illinois court case.

The Democratic attorneys general or governors of 24 states also filed jointly Wednesday to side with California and Oregon.

There’s a similar partisan split over the use of troops in Washington, D.C.

___

Mulvihill reported from Cherry Hill, New Jersey.

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like
St. Johns County bus driver arrested for trying to romance a student

St. Johns County School Bus Driver Detained for Attempting to Start Relationship with Student

The student said she received messages from an unknown number after being…
Woman fatally shot outside PetSmart after dispute over not saying 'thank you': officials

Woman Killed Outside PetSmart Following Dispute Over Lack of ‘Thank You’: Authorities Report

A tragic incident unfolded in Texas when a woman was fatally shot…
Pro-Palestinian agitators hit with felony 'promotion of anarchy' charges after riot in Dem-run city: officials

Pro-Palestinian Demonstrators Face Felony ‘Promotion of Anarchy’ Charges Following Riot in Democrat-led City: Officials

Pro-Palestinian activists believed to have incited a riot on Tuesday now face…
Rose Byrne and Conan O'Brien star in buzzy film, 'If I Had Legs I'd Kick You'

“Rose Byrne and Conan O’Brien Join Forces in the Much-Talked-About Film, ‘If I Had Legs I’d Kick You'”

It’s a film with a catchy name and a buzzy cast. The…
Testimony focuses on digital evidence in teen's murder trial

Judge Announces Mistrial for One Defendant in Prince Holland Murder Case

Kentrevious Garard, 27, was freed after being found not guilty of Prince’s…
Kushner joins Witkoff for Gaza ceasefire talks as Trump pushes peace plan: 'Cautiously optimistic'

Kushner Partners with Witkoff for Gaza Ceasefire Discussions, Trump Advocates for Peace Plan: ‘Hopeful but Cautious’

President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, has once again stepped into the…

Two Pennsylvania state police officers wounded in a shootout with a suspect who was fatally shot

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. (AP) — In Pennsylvania, two state police officers were shot…

Federal Judge Allows Alabama to Proceed with Upcoming Execution Using Nitrogen Gas

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday declined to halt…
Testimony focuses on digital evidence in teen's murder trial

Digital Evidence Takes Center Stage in Teen’s Murder Trial Testimony

The trial’s fourth day focused on digital evidence as jurors reviewed cellphone…
National Guard in Chicago area, Thursday: Federal court to weigh Trump's deployment of troops to protect ICE officers in Broadview

Federal Court to Review Trump’s Decision to Send National Guard to Protect ICE Officers in Broadview, Chicago Area

CHICAGO — President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops in Illinois…
Texas appeals court again pauses execution of Robert Roberson in shaken baby case

Texas Appeals Court Halts Execution of Robert Roberson in Shaken Baby Case Once Again

HOUSTON, Texas — Texas’ top criminal court on Thursday again paused the…
Metamask Confirms Token Launch

Metamask Announces Launch of New Token

In a significant development for the cryptocurrency sector, the widely-used MetaMask wallet…