WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump signed an order Monday sending the National Guard into Memphis to combat crime, offering another major test of the limits of presidential power by using military force in American cities.

With Republican Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee visiting the Oval Office, Trump said troops would be deployed and join a special task force in the city comprised of officials from various federal agencies, including the FBI, Drug Enforcement Administration, Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the U.S. Marshal’s service.

UPDATE: President Trump says he’s targeting Memphis in crime crackdown, mayor addresses decision

Memphis Mayor Paul Young said at a Friday afternoon news conference that it was not done at his request.

He said the goal would

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