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Appeals Court Urged to Dismiss D.C. National Guard Lawsuit

4/9/2026

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The Oversight Project urged a federal appeals court to dismiss Washington, D.C.'s lawsuit over the National Guard deployment.
The group said the case stems from U.S. President Donald Trump deploying National Guard troops in D.C. to support immigration efforts.
The suit raises questions about Washington, D.C.'s self-governance rights and whether disputes should be resolved politically rather than in court.
A decision from the appeals court is pending.

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The Oversight Project urged a federal appeals court to dismiss Washington, D.C.'s lawsuit over the National Guard deployment.
The group said the case stems from U.S. President Donald Trump deploying National Guard troops in D.C. to support immigration efforts.
The suit raises questions about Washington, D.C.'s self-governance rights and whether disputes should be resolved politically rather than in court.
A decision from the appeals court is pending.