Summary
A judge allowed the continued deployment of over 300 West Virginia National Guard members in Washington, D.C., supporting President Trump's efforts to send military to Democratic-run cities. The decision was made despite a lawsuit claiming the state's governor exceeded his authority in authorizing the deployment. The deployment may last until the end of November and could be extended.
Key Facts
- A judge ruled that West Virginia National Guard members can stay in Washington, D.C.
- President Trump requested the deployment to patrol Democratic-run cities.
- The judge's decision came after a lawsuit argued the West Virginia governor overstepped his authority.
- The National Guard deployment from West Virginia could extend past November.
- The state attorney general's office stated the deployment was lawful.
- The lawsuit claimed that deploying the guard forces the civic group to divert resources.
- President Trump declared a crime emergency in Washington, D.C., in August, despite low violent crime rates according to the Department of Justice.
- Over 2,300 National Guard troops from several states and D.C. are patrolling under the Army's command.
