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Supreme Court Deals Major Blow to Donald Trump's National Guard Deployment

Supreme Court Deals Major Blow to Donald Trump's National Guard Deployment

Summary

The Supreme Court did not allow President Trump's administration to send National Guard troops to Chicago for immigration enforcement. The court's decision followed a lower court block on the deployment, and comes after several months of deliberation. This ruling is a rare setback for President Trump's administration in front of the Supreme Court.

Key Facts

  • The Supreme Court prevented the deployment of National Guard troops to Chicago for immigration purposes.
  • President Trump's administration wanted to use the military in response to immigration issues.
  • A lower court initially blocked the deployment.
  • A federal appeals court also chose not to change the lower court's decision.
  • The Supreme Court took more than two months to make this decision.
  • This marks a notable defeat for President Trump in the Supreme Court.
  • The decision may affect other cases about using military forces in Democratic-led cities.

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