Summary
The Trump administration plans to continue legal efforts to send the National Guard to Chicago despite a court ruling that blocks their deployment. Vice President JD Vance stated the administration believes it has the right to ensure safety in cities like Chicago. The legal dispute is part of a broader effort to deploy federal forces to several Democratic-led cities.
Key Facts
- A federal appeals court blocked the Trump administration from deploying the National Guard in Chicago.
- Vice President JD Vance stated the administration will keep fighting in court to deploy the troops.
- The Trump administration believes sending the National Guard is necessary for safety.
- Leaders in Chicago and other cities argue the federal troops are not needed and accuse the administration of overreach.
- The legal battle is ongoing, with varying decisions from different courts.
- No National Guard troops are currently on the streets of Chicago due to court rulings.
- The Chicago Marathon took place with concerns about potential immigration enforcement not materializing.
- The case is part of a wider push by the Trump administration to send federal forces to Democratic-led cities.
