Summary
President Trump wants to use the National Guard in different U.S. cities as part of a plan to reduce crime. Some cities, led by Democratic officials, are challenging this move in court. The legal decisions that follow may affect how much power presidents have compared to state authorities when it comes to public safety.
Key Facts
- President Trump is pushing to deploy the National Guard to several U.S. cities to reduce crime.
- Cities like Chicago, Portland, and Washington, D.C. are legally challenging these deployments.
- The Supreme Court is being asked to decide if the deployment in Illinois can continue.
- In Portland, a federal appeals court allowed the deployment after initially being blocked.
- The length of the National Guard's stay in Washington, D.C. is uncertain, but could last until 2026.
- San Francisco's legal stance is less clear, with mixed opinions from local leaders and businesses.
