The Constitution suggests that, as a courtesy, presidents should wait on a state legislature (or governor when the legislature is not in session) to request federal troops before sending them into a state to provide public order.

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The Constitution does not explicitly require presidents to wait for a request from a state legislature or governor before sending federal troops; however, the Insurrection Act allows the president to deploy troops without such a request under certain circumstances.

The Constitution Suggests That, as a Courtesy, Presidents Should Wait