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Gov. Evers Again Deploys National Guard to Protect Property

By Frederica Freyberg | Here & Now

June 26, 2020 • South Central Region

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In the wake of this week's violence, Gov. Evers once again deployed the Wisconsin National Guard to protect state property and to support law enforcement. He said, “The Wisconsin National Guard will serve in a limited authorization meant to make sure people can exercise their First Amendment rights while ensuring the safety of members of the public and state buildings and infrastructure."

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