A federal judge ruled Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops to Washington unlawful, saying the administration overreached by sending forces without any request from city leaders. The order is paused for 21 days as the White House prepares an appeal.

Trump’s DC National Guard deployment illegal, judge says he ignored city authority

This comes days after a federal agent shot a motorist in Chicago on Saturday (Oct 4) after a judge blocked the US president’s attempt to deploy military troops in Portland, Oregon.

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“The Trump administration’s illegal actions already have subjected and are subjecting Illinois to serious and irreparable harm,” the lawsuit stated.

‘Serious, irreparable harm’: Illinois sues Trump over National Guard deployment to Chicago

Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump administration from sending National Guards troops to Oregon

'Dangerous and harmful': DC sues US admin over National Guard deployment as Trump prepares to send troops to Chicago

President Donald Trump has deployed hundreds of National Guard troops to Washington, D.C.’s safest and most popular tourist spots, including the National Mall, in a controversial crime crackdown move. While the administration claims the deployment aims to prevent crime, many city leaders argue it’s a show of force rather than a real solution to urban safety issues. Tourists captured selfies with troops enjoying ice cream, while locals questioned the effectiveness of the strategy. Watch as we break down why troops are stationed away from high-crime areas, the local response, and what this means for D.C.’s public security debate.

Political standoff over deployment of National Guard troops is snowballing in U.S.

Capitol Police have asked the Defense Department to extend the National Guard's deployment at the US Capitol for an additional two months.

US: Capitol Police asks Pentagon to extend National Guard deployment