Summary
Fewer Republican state attorneys general are supporting President Donald Trump's recent use of the National Guard in Chicago compared to a similar deployment in Washington, D.C. Previously, 22 Republican attorneys general supported Trump's actions in D.C., but only 18 have joined his efforts in Illinois. This change suggests a shift in support for Trump's use of presidential power.
Key Facts
- President Trump used the National Guard in Chicago, but fewer Republican attorneys general support this compared to a previous deployment in D.C.
- Four Republican attorneys general did not join the Chicago effort, though they supported the D.C. action.
- The missing attorneys general are from Alaska, North Dakota, Ohio, and Virginia.
- Legal arguments in both Chicago and D.C. filings are similar but differ in political context; Illinois opposes the federal troop deployment.
- Illinois Governor and Chicago Mayor condemned the deployment, calling it unconstitutional.
- The Justice Department plans to respond to Illinois's motion against the deployment soon.
- Republican Senator Thom Tillis expressed concern about setting a bad precedent for future presidents.
- Legal experts argue that cross-state troop deployment may be unlawful.
