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Former Governors Back Restraining Order on National Guard Deployment

10/9/2025

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A coalition of 26 former governors filed a brief backing a restraining order on National Guard deployment, citing risks to Chicago.
The Ninth Circuit of Appeals will hear Thursday on the restraining order against out-of-state National Guard in Oregon.
Trump threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act if rulings delay troop deployments. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson criticized the actions.

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Historical Context

The Insurrection Act of 1807 empowers U.S. presidents to deploy military forces during civil unrest. It has been invoked multiple times, notably during the Civil Rights Movement and the 1992 Los Angeles riots. In 2020, the National Guard was deployed in over 30 cities amid protests, reflecting ongoing tensions between state and federal authority and raising concerns about military involvement in civilian matters.

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Story summary

A coalition of 26 former governors filed a brief backing a restraining order on National Guard deployment, citing risks to Chicago.
The Ninth Circuit of Appeals will hear Thursday on the restraining order against out-of-state National Guard in Oregon.
Trump threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act if rulings delay troop deployments. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson criticized the actions.

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