- A federal judge has intervened in the deployment of National Guard troops ordered by President Donald Trump in Illinois.
- The decision halts the active deployment and operations of these troops within the state.
- This legal action comes amid discussions by President Trump about potentially invoking the Insurrection Act.
- The President had suggested using the Insurrection Act as a means to address crime in certain areas.
- This move reflects judicial resistance to executive measures aimed at bolstering law enforcement actions through military involvement.
- The judge’s ruling allows the National Guard to remain stationed locally without engaging in the proposed operations.
- The situation highlights ongoing tensions and debates surrounding federal versus state authority in handling law enforcement issues.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trumps-national-guard-troops-can-stay-illinois-federal-judge-blocks-patrol-duties)
