Summary
The US Supreme Court has rejected President Trump's plan to send the National Guard to Chicago. The court decided that the president's power to use the National Guard is limited to "exceptional" situations. This decision comes amid legal challenges to the deployment of troops in Democrat-led cities.
Key Facts
- The US Supreme Court denied President Trump's request to send the National Guard to Chicago.
- The court stated that such federal deployment is only applicable in "exceptional" circumstances.
- The National Guard primarily consists of state-based troops used for major emergencies.
- The court's decision is notable because it goes against the recent trend of siding with the Trump administration.
- Illinois Governor JB Pritzker called the ruling a victory for Illinois and democracy.
- President Trump has deployed troops to Democrat-led cities to address protests and crime.
- The Supreme Court upheld a lower court ruling that blocked the Chicago deployment.
- Justices Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito, and Neil Gorsuch disagreed with the majority decision.
