Summary
President Donald Trump's administration faced two legal setbacks when federal courts stopped his actions involving the National Guard in Illinois and funding cuts to New York City's transit system. The courts ruled that the President's decisions in these matters overstepped legal boundaries, indicating that presidential powers have limitations.
Key Facts
- Federal courts made two rulings against President Trump's administration.
- One court blocked the deployment of National Guard troops in Illinois.
- The administration argued that protests justified using the Guard under specific laws.
- The court decided that the situation did not meet legal requirements for deploying the Guard.
- Another ruling blocked the administration’s cut of $33.9 million in anti-terrorism funds to New York City’s transit system.
- The courts emphasized the limits on presidential authority and reinforced the judiciary's role in balancing federal power.
