Trump's National Guard Deployments Face Legal Battles Across U.S.

In an unprecedented domestic maneuver, President Donald Trump dispatched National Guard troops to several U.S. cities, including Los Angeles and Washington, D.C., in response to immigration policy protests. The move sparked legal actions from Democratic-led states and cities, challenging its legality.

Los Angeles became the first city to receive a deployment of 4,000 National Guard personnel and 700 Marines back in June. A federal judge twice ruled against Trump's actions, citing the absence of a 'rebellion' and the violation of the Posse Comitatus Act. However, an appeals court has temporarily reversed these decisions.

In Washington, D.C., approximately 2,500 Guard troops were deployed. Local authorities argue this federal intervention as akin to an unauthorized police force under the Home Rule Act of 1973. Similar deployment plans face contention in Chicago, Portland, and Memphis, with legal disputes ongoing and awaiting higher court verdicts.