Summary
An appeals court decided that National Guard troops sent to Illinois by President Donald Trump can stay in the state under federal control. However, they cannot be deployed to protect federal property or go on patrol for now due to ongoing legal proceedings.
Key Facts
- President Trump sent National Guard troops to Illinois, but they can't be deployed at the moment.
- A federal judge blocked the deployment temporarily, saying there's no evidence of a rebellion risk in Illinois.
- The appeals court will review the case further before making a final decision.
- The deployment relates to Trump's effort to send the Guard to several cities to address crime.
- Historical documents like the Federalist Papers were used in the judge's ruling to argue that military involvement isn't needed.
- The 500 Guard troops are currently stationed at military and ICE locations in Illinois.
