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The US Supreme Court ruled in a 6-3 decision to block former President Donald Trump's attempt to deploy National Guard troops to Chicago, siding with a lower court's ruling that had previously halted the deployment. This decision follows legal challenges from Illinois state officials and local leaders who opposed the federalization of troops in the city.

The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected former President Donald Trump's request to federalize and deploy the National Guard to Illinois, specifically Chicago, in a rare rebuke of his administration. The unsigned opinion emphasized that the National Guard was not necessary to protect federal agents in the city, siding with a lower court's ruling that had previously halted the deployment.

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled against former President Donald Trump on December 23, 2025, denying his request to deploy National Guard troops to Illinois, particularly in Chicago, amid objections from the state's governor. This decision follows a lower court's ruling that had already halted the deployment, emphasizing a lack of necessity for such action.

The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected former President Donald Trump's request to deploy the National Guard in Illinois, particularly in Chicago, citing a lack of necessity for such action. This decision follows a lower court's ruling that had already halted the deployment, reflecting ongoing legal and political tensions surrounding immigration enforcement in the region.

The Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against Illinois Governor JB Pritzker regarding new state laws designed to protect immigrants from arrest near courthouses, hospitals, and daycare facilities. This legal action challenges the state's efforts to create safer environments for immigrants amid rising federal immigration enforcement.