Summary
President Trump filed an urgent request with the Supreme Court to allow the deployment of the National Guard to Chicago. This move challenges previous court rulings that blocked his effort to send the National Guard, claiming it is necessary for safety reasons. The decision from the Supreme Court is pending.
Key Facts
- President Trump has asked the Supreme Court to allow him to deploy the National Guard to Chicago.
- A lower court blocked Trump's attempt to send the National Guard, calling it unconstitutional.
- The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago upheld this blocking decision last Thursday.
- There will be a hearing on October 22 to discuss extending the current block.
- President Trump has considered using the 1807 Insurrection Act to bypass court decisions on deploying the National Guard.
- The appeal argues that the National Guard is needed to protect federal workers and property in Chicago.
- The Solicitor General claims the lower court's decision limits the President's authority and puts federal personnel in danger.
