What the National Guard can and can't do in Minneapolis

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Images of armed Minnesota National Guardsmen on the streets of Minneapolis and President Donald Trump's controversial tweet suggesting a further military role have raised questions about what guardsmen can do to control the violence in Minneapolis and whether the active duty military has any role

On Thursday, Gov. Tim Walz activated 500 Minnesota National Guardsmen to provide support to local law enforcement in Minneapolis.

He also said that the guardsmen do not have the authority to carry out arrests; they are accompanied by law enforcement personnel who can carry out that arrest. "We're not authorized to disclose any specifics about our tactics or use of force," said the statement."The Guardsmen are activated to protect life, preserve property and to ensure the right of people to peacefully demonstrate in Minneapolis and its surrounding communities."

Active duty military refers to professional military service members who perform their job as a full-time job. National Guardsmen are part of the military but are civilians who after their initial professional training continue to regularly train in uniform several times a month.

 

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