SC Guard in D.C. Sparks Legal Battle | Charlotte News

South Carolina’s Supreme Court is now deciding whether Governor Henry McMaster overstepped by sending National Guard troops to Washington D.C. to assist in a crime crackdown — a move challenged by the South Carolina Public Interest Foundation, which argues the Guard should only be deployed for emergencies like war, riots, or natural disasters, and that D.C. never requested help. The justices heard arguments at Clemson but won’t rule immediately — expect a decision weeks or months from now as the case tests the limits of state power and National Guard use outside home turf. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/sc-supreme-court-hears-arguments-2025-deployments-national-guard-dc/UXHIXR54EVATDCFA35MVGLNN6M/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2345ce2a269d02d7 Report issues to [email protected].