Summary
Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh suggested that President Donald Trump could use the Insurrection Act to deploy troops in U.S. cities. The Supreme Court decided not to allow Trump's administration to use the National Guard in Chicago. This decision may influence President Trump’s future actions regarding troop deployment.
Key Facts
- Justice Brett Kavanaugh mentioned President Trump might use the Insurrection Act to deploy troops.
- The Insurrection Act allows the president to use military forces to handle rebellions or enforce laws in states.
- The Supreme Court blocked the Trump administration’s request to deploy the National Guard in Chicago.
- Justices Samuel Alito, Clarence Thomas, and Neil Gorsuch disagreed with the decision.
- Kavanaugh agreed with blocking the Chicago deployment but noted the court didn't address the President’s power under the Insurrection Act.
- Trump supporters online have called for using the Insurrection Act after the court’s decision.
- Trump previously expressed openness to using the Insurrection Act, especially in cities with high crime rates.
- The Supreme Court’s decision might impact other legal challenges related to National Guard deployments in other cities.
