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Supreme Court Rejects Trump's National Guard Federalization Bid

1/6/2026

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The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 against the Trump administration's bid to federalize the National Guard in Chicago.
Chief Justice John Roberts criticized threats to judicial independence in his annual report.
The decision comes as President Donald Trump plans to withdraw troops from Chicago and other cities.
The upcoming 2026 midterms could shape responses to executive overreach and voter suppression.

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The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 against the Trump administration's bid to federalize the National Guard in Chicago.
Chief Justice John Roberts criticized threats to judicial independence in his annual report.
The decision comes as President Donald Trump plans to withdraw troops from Chicago and other cities.
The upcoming 2026 midterms could shape responses to executive overreach and voter suppression.