Minn. Loses National Guard Suit
Associated Press
ST. PAUL, Minn. —
Governors have no constitutional authority to withhold consent for National Guard training missions in Central America, a federal judge ruled today.
In a strongly worded 14-page opinion, U.S. District Judge Donald Alsop dismissed with prejudice a lawsuit filed by Minnesota and supported by several other states. Minnesota attorneys had challenged legislation signed into law by President Reagan on Nov. 14 providing that governors may withhold consent for foreign National Guard assignments only when the units are needed for local emergencies.
Sign up for Essential California
The most important California stories and recommendations in your inbox every morning.
You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times.
