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Alito Calls Supreme Court Ruling on National Guard 'Unwise'

12/25/2025

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Justice Samuel Alito criticized the Supreme Court's 6-3 ruling blocking U.S. President Donald Trump from deploying the National Guard in Chicago.
He called the decision 'unwise' and said it undercuts the president's authority to protect federal officers amid protests.
The majority cited the Posse Comitatus Act, saying the National Guard would not be enforcing laws.
Illinois officials said protests were largely peaceful and local police managed the situation.

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Justice Samuel Alito criticized the Supreme Court's 6-3 ruling blocking U.S. President Donald Trump from deploying the National Guard in Chicago.
He called the decision 'unwise' and said it undercuts the president's authority to protect federal officers amid protests.
The majority cited the Posse Comitatus Act, saying the National Guard would not be enforcing laws.
Illinois officials said protests were largely peaceful and local police managed the situation.