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Supreme Court Blocks Trump’s National Guard Deployment in Chicago

12/24/2025

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Supreme Court Blocks Trump

The U.S. Supreme Court blocked U.S. President Donald Trump from deploying National Guard troops to Chicago, rejecting the administration's argument.
The 6-3 ruling upheld a lower court, finding no credible evidence of rebellion or violence to justify deployment.
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker and other critics call the president's actions an abuse of power.
The ruling may influence similar deployments elsewhere as judges remain skeptical of protest-violence claims.

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Weiss Shelves Report

Bari Weiss, editor-in-chief of CBS News' 60 Minutes, shelved a report on Trump deportations to El Salvador's CECOT prison, citing the need for additional perspectives.
The decision, made just hours before airtime, sparked accusations of censorship from correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi, who said the story was factually sound and legally cleared.
Staffers expressed frustration, fearing political interference at CBS.
Weiss defended her choice, emphasizing the importance of context and critical voices.

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Historical Context

In 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against President Donald Trump's attempt to deploy National Guard troops, citing insufficient evidence for violence. This decision echoes the scrutiny faced during the 1968 Chicago riots, highlighting ongoing tensions between state and federal authority. The ruling may influence future judicial perspectives on executive power, particularly in response to civil unrest.

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Supreme Court Blocks Trump

The U.S. Supreme Court blocked U.S. President Donald Trump from deploying National Guard troops to Chicago, rejecting the administration's argument.
The 6-3 ruling upheld a lower court, finding no credible evidence of rebellion or violence to justify deployment.
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker and other critics call the president's actions an abuse of power.
The ruling may influence similar deployments elsewhere as judges remain skeptical of protest-violence claims.

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