President Trump has taken his legal battle over deploying the National Guard to Chicago to the Supreme Court, challenging lower court rulings that blocked the move. The White House insists federal officers face serious risks, but judges remain unconvinced, citing conflicts with local authorities and constitutional protections.
President Donald Trump has asked the Supreme Court to uphold his deployment of the National Guard in Chicago. His lawyers filed an emergency appeal on Friday, urging the justices to override Chicago-based rulings that have hindered the federal deployment.
The Trump administration is urging the Supreme Court to clear the way for deploying National Guard troops in the Chicago area. This move signals rising tensions between President Donald Trump and several Democratic governors over whether to use military force on American soil.
The Trump Administration has petitioned the Supreme Court to authorize National Guard deployment in Chicago. A federal judge, however, sees no evidence of the “rebellion” that would warrant such a move. Experts anticipate the Court’s decision while local officials question the necessity of federal involvement.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker continues to oppose President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement efforts, equating any National Guard deployment to “going to war with Chicago.” FOX’s Olivianna Calmes reports on the growing tension as the governor questions the federal approach to immigration in his state.
Legal back-and-forths have left Illinois National Guard troops in a complex position in the Chicago area. While troops remain federalized, courts have limited their deployment, underscoring a tug-of-war between the Trump administration and judicial decisions.
Two federal courts recently heard arguments over President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops to address unrest near Immigration and Customs Enforcement facilities in Portland, Oregon, and Chicago. Early findings by a district court provided a glimpse of how the judiciary may interpret the administration’s actions.
A federal judge halted President Trump’s plan to deploy National Guard troops to Oregon on Sunday. The White House has filed an appeal to challenge the ruling, setting the stage for a legal showdown.
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to stop sending any National Guard troops to Oregon. This comes after the White House tried mobilizing California’s Guard for Portland when the same judge previously blocked the use of Oregon’s own Guard. The ruling stands as a temporary measure amid a rapidly unfolding legal clash.
In an unusual move, the Trump administration is calling on Army Reserve and National Guard members to serve as temporary immigration judges. While the detailed rationale remains behind a paywall, the shift indicates a notable expansion of military roles in domestic legal matters.
