Summary
Justice Brett Kavanaugh expressed concerns about future implications of a Supreme Court decision that blocked President Donald Trump from deploying the National Guard in Illinois for immigration enforcement. The court found the federal government did not have the authority to use the National Guard for such purposes, a departure from previous rulings in favor of the administration.
Key Facts
- The Supreme Court decision involved President Trump's plan to use the National Guard in Illinois for immigration enforcement.
- Justice Kavanaugh agreed with the decision but warned it could affect future crisis responses.
- The Supreme Court has a conservative majority of 6-3 but ruled against the Trump administration in this case.
- Previously, the Supreme Court often supported the Trump administration in immigration matters.
- Over 605,000 deportations have occurred since January 20, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
- The state of Illinois won a lawsuit stopping the deployment of the National Guard.
- Justice Samuel Alito and others dissented, arguing the decision risks the safety of federal officers.
- The president can deploy National Guard troops in specific situations, like civil unrest.
