Scott Spaulding, a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, Purple Heart recipient, and current member of the Maryland National Guard, wrote an op-ed encouraging the Maryland legislature to pass the Defend the Guard Act.
Executive Director Michael Boldin of the Tenth Amendment Center gives a status report on the Defend the Guard Act which has been introduced in thirteen states so far this year.
Challening incumbent Governor Greg Abbott, Huffines has promised that if elected the Texas National Guard will not be deployed into combat without a declaration of war by Congress.