Judge Rules National Guard Deployment in Washington, D.C., Was Unlawful

U.S. District Judge Jia Cobb has ordered President Donald Trump to end the deployment of National Guard troops in Washington D.C., ruling that the military presence unlawfully intrudes on local officials' authority over law enforcement.

A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration acted unlawfully by deploying the National Guard to patrol Washington, D.C. streets without the city's approval. This decision highlights legal concerns surrounding the use of military forces in domestic law enforcement.

A federal judge has blocked President Trump's deployment of National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., amid his efforts to address local crime. U.S. District Judge Jia Cobb ruled against the deployment, marking a setback for the president's attempts to send military forces to Democratic cities without local support.

Family, friends, and former presidents George W. Bush and Joe Biden will gather at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., for the funeral of former Vice President Dick Cheney. No representatives from the White House are expected to attend the services. NBC’s Andrea Mitchell reports for TODAY.

President Trump's attempts to deploy National Guard troops to U.S. cities have faced significant legal challenges, with a recent ruling in Tennessee blocking his plans. The court's decision reflects ongoing debates about the appropriateness of using National Guard resources for domestic law enforcement.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has reached out to Wall Street executives in an effort to persuade the Trump administration against deploying the National Guard to New York City. This initiative comes amid rising tensions and concerns about the potential impact of federal troops on the city’s stability and public safety. Hochul's outreach reflects her administration's proactive approach to managing the situation and maintaining order in the city.

A Tennessee judge has blocked President Donald Trump's plan to deploy the National Guard in Memphis as part of a crime-fighting initiative. The ruling comes amid ongoing legal challenges regarding the use of federal resources in local law enforcement. The judge has allowed time for the government to appeal the decision, which reflects the contentious relationship between state and federal authorities over law enforcement strategies.