Former Minn. governors Carlson, Dayton tell court National Guard deployment is unconstitutional

Update: 2025-10-09

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The state of Illinois and the city of Chicago are suing to stop the deployment of Texas National Guard troops to the Chicago area. The Trump administration says it needs the National Guard troops to protect federal agents who are carrying out immigration enforcement orders.

A bipartisan group of former governors is asking to get involved in the case in support of Illinois and Chicago leaders. Among them are two former Minnesota governors, Democrat Mark Dayton and Arne Carlson, who served as a Republican but has since moved away from the party. Carlson joined MPR News host Nina Moini to share more.

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Former Minn. governors Carlson, Dayton tell court National Guard deployment is unconstitutional

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Former Minn. governors Carlson, Dayton tell court National Guard deployment is unconstitutional

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Former Minn. governors Carlson, Dayton tell court National Guard deployment is unconstitutional