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Judge Rules 300 Guard Members Stay in D.C.

11/11/2025

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On November 10, 2025, Judge Richard D. Lindsay, a West Virginia judge, ruled that over 300 National Guard members may remain in Washington, D.C.
The decision supports U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to deploy forces in Democratic-led cities.
The West Virginia Citizen Action Group challenged the governor’s authority.
The ACLU criticized the ruling as undermining state law.

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Story summary

On November 10, 2025, Judge Richard D. Lindsay, a West Virginia judge, ruled that over 300 National Guard members may remain in Washington, D.C.
The decision supports U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to deploy forces in Democratic-led cities.
The West Virginia Citizen Action Group challenged the governor’s authority.
The ACLU criticized the ruling as undermining state law.