( The Texas Tribune ) A small majority of Texans oppose the deployment of the Texas National Guard for law enforcement in cities out of state, according to a recent statewide survey.

President Donald Trump has called upon the National Guard, a military force, to act as law enforcement and to protect federal property and personnel in cities across the country, including Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles. Earlier this month, Gov. Greg Abbott authorized Trump to deploy several hundred Texas-based National Guard members to Illinois.

A federal judge ruled on Oct. 11 that the deployment can stay in Illinois, but cannot be activated until the legal battle over the mobilization is resolved. The deployment of around 200 members of the Texas Guard has cost taxpayers almost $3.5 million so

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