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The governor emphasized that Illinois and Louisiana's governors have the authority to deploy their National Guard units independently, without requiring a presidential or federal directive. He pointed out that, in Illinois, he has previously mobilized the National Guard for protests and public safety issues. Similarly, Louisiana’s governor can activate the Guard at will, underscoring the autonomy states have in these matters.
He criticized federal overreach and suggested that the federal government is seeking to manipulate the situation to create a federalizable security force, which he dismisses as illegal and unconstitutional. The rejection of federalized police powers aligns with concerns over maintaining state sovereignty and legal boundaries in law enforcement.