- A federal judge has issued a decision blocking the deployment of National Guard troops in Illinois.
- This judicial action allows the National Guard troops to remain in place per the instructions of then-President Donald Trump.
- The decision comes amidst Trump’s considerations regarding the invocation of the Insurrection Act.
- The Insurrection Act allows the President to deploy military forces within the United States to address lawlessness or rebellion.
- The context for these considerations was Trump’s approach to addressing the crime situation in Illinois.
- The judge’s ruling effectively restricts the extent of National Guard operations in the state.
- This development highlights the ongoing tension between federal authority and state governance in managing National Guard activities.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trumps-national-guard-troops-can-stay-illinois-federal-judge-blocks-patrol-duties)
