Coalition of organizations urge Whitmer to withdraw Michigan National Guard forces from D.C.

A coalition of civil society groups has called on Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to bring Michigan National Guard troops back home from Washington, D.C., where they were deployed for security during Independence Day celebrations. The groups argue that the presence of the Guard is unnecessary and question the use of state resources for federal events. This move highlights a growing debate about the role of state National Guard units in federal security operations and raises questions about state versus federal responsibilities.