part of which is organized separately from the National Guard, with the governor acting as the commander-in-chief.
Although its purpose is mainly to protect citizens in times of disaster or unrest, I would think this could be a modern day version of what the 2nd Amendment addresses. In case a tyrannical president should decide to invade and attack citizens for some reason, I would think a state militia could act in defense.
What is a militia?
Federal and state laws generally use the term “militia” to refer to all able-bodied residents between certain ages who
may be called forth by the government to defend the United States or an individual state. See 10 U.S.C. § 246.
When not called forth, they are sometimes referred to as the “unorganized militia.” A group of people who
consider themselves part of the able-bodied residents referred to as members of the militia under state or federal
law is not legally permitted to activate itself for duty. A private militia that attempts to activate itself for duty,
outside of the authority of the state or federal government, is illegal.
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Does the Second Amendment protect private militias?
No. In fact, the Supreme Court decided in 1886—and repeated in 2008—that the Second Amendment “does not
prevent the prohibition of private paramilitary organizations.” District of Columbia v. Heller, 554 U.S. 570, 621 (2008)
(citing Presser v. Illinois, 116 U.S. 252 (1886)).
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