Republican AGs Back Away From Trump on National Guard, Filings Suggest
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.
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