Summary
President Trump is threatening to send the National Guard to cities like Chicago, Baltimore, and New Orleans, despite a judge ruling against such actions in Los Angeles. The judge found this use of the military for domestic purposes violated the law, but Trump's administration is still considering further deployments. Local officials in some states oppose these plans and might fight them in court.
Key Facts
- President Trump has threatened to deploy the National Guard to Chicago, Baltimore, and New Orleans.
- A federal judge in San Francisco ruled that Trump's previous deployment of the National Guard to Los Angeles was illegal under the Posse Comitatus Act.
- The Posse Comitatus Act limits the military's role in domestic law enforcement.
- Despite crime being down, Trump argues troop deployment is essential for public safety in these cities.
- The Department of Homeland Security requested logistical support from the Pentagon for immigration enforcement in the Chicago area.
- Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and Maryland's governor oppose Trump's plan, while Louisiana's governor supports it.
- The deployment of National Guard troops in Washington, D.C., faced legal challenges due to claims of illegal use of military forces.
- Governors typically control National Guard deployment within their states, which could lead to legal battles if Trump attempts to override them.
