The Supreme Court has rejected a request from former President Donald Trump to deploy the National Guard to Chicago, marking a significant legal defeat. The court’s decision, issued without comment, ends a dispute over whether Trump had the authority to federalize the National Guard in response to protests in the city.
Supreme Court Blocks National Guard Deployment
The case stemmed from Trump’s 2020 offer to deploy the National Guard to Chicago to quell unrest following protests sparked by the death of George Floyd. Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker had publicly stated he would not request federal assistance and had expressed concerns about the potential for escalating tensions.
Trump then attempted to bypass Pritzker and directly order the deployment, leading to a legal challenge from the city of Chicago and Illinois officials. They argued that the deployment would violate the 10th Amendment, which reserves powers not delegated to the federal government to the states, and federal law governing the use of the National Guard.
Lower courts sided with Chicago and Illinois, and the Supreme Court’s decision to deny Trump’s request leaves those rulings in place. This represents a major setback for Trump, particularly as he seeks to regain the presidency in 2024.
The court’s action is considered a rare loss for Trump, especially given the conservative majority of the justices. It underscores the limits of presidential power when it comes to deploying the National Guard within states without the consent of the governor.
This decision is the biggest Supreme Court defeat for Trump during his second term so far, according to reports.
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