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Supreme Court Blocks Trump's National Guard Plans in Chicago

12/30/2025

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The Supreme Court blocked U.S. President Donald Trump's administration from deploying the National Guard in Chicago, with six justices opposing.
The ruling notes the court previously favored Trump in 20 of 24 emergency docket cases.
It says there were no legal grounds for deployment because Illinois had no state of rebellion or invasion.
Critics warn Trump could still pursue action under the Insurrection Act, raising concerns about authoritarian overreach.

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The Supreme Court blocked U.S. President Donald Trump's administration from deploying the National Guard in Chicago, with six justices opposing.
The ruling notes the court previously favored Trump in 20 of 24 emergency docket cases.
It says there were no legal grounds for deployment because Illinois had no state of rebellion or invasion.
Critics warn Trump could still pursue action under the Insurrection Act, raising concerns about authoritarian overreach.