Summary
A federal appeals court ruled in favor of President Donald Trump by allowing the National Guard to continue its deployment in Washington, D.C. The decision came from a panel of three judges, including one appointed by President Obama and two by President Trump, who found that Trump might successfully argue that he has special authority over the deployment.
Key Facts
- A federal appeals court ruled to let the National Guard stay in Washington, D.C.
- The ruling temporarily blocks a lower court order that would have stopped the deployment.
- The panel's decision was unanimous, meaning all three judges agreed.
- The judges on the panel included Patricia A. Millett, appointed by President Obama, and Gregory G. Katsas and Neomi J. Rao, both appointed by President Trump.
- The decision supports the argument that the President has unique authority in Washington, D.C.
- The lower court had said the deployment interfered with local officials' powers.
