- A federal judge has intervened in the situation regarding National Guard operations in Illinois, preventing the deployment ordered by President Donald Trump.
- The decision comes as President Trump had proposed invoking the Insurrection Act to address crime issues, which would have permitted the use of military forces within the state.
- The judge’s ruling effectively prohibits any National Guard deployment within Illinois, countering the president’s intentions.
- This legal action highlights ongoing tensions between federal authority and state governance regarding military involvement in civil matters.
- The decision allows the National Guard troops to remain stationed, rather than moving into active deployment as suggested by President Trump.
- The federal judicial intervention underscores the limits of presidential power in utilizing national military resources for domestic law enforcement purposes.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trumps-national-guard-troops-can-stay-illinois-federal-judge-blocks-patrol-duties)
