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National Guard Withdrawn from Chicago, Portland Amid Court Ruling

11/17/2025

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The Department of War ordered the Texas and California National Guard to return home, ending their deployments in Chicago and Portland.
Activist judges ruled that there was no justified need for military assistance in these cities.
Governor Greg Abbott authorized the deployment under federal Title 10 authority.
The U.S. Supreme Court has requested further briefings on the matter.
Officials say the soldiers engaged in limited operations.

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Story summary

The Department of War ordered the Texas and California National Guard to return home, ending their deployments in Chicago and Portland.
Activist judges ruled that there was no justified need for military assistance in these cities.
Governor Greg Abbott authorized the deployment under federal Title 10 authority.
The U.S. Supreme Court has requested further briefings on the matter.
Officials say the soldiers engaged in limited operations.