DC National Guard Deployment Extended to November 30th Amid Legal Challenge. The controversial deployment of 2,000 National Guard troops in Washington, D.C., will continue until November 30th, despite a lawsuit filed by D.C.'s attorney general challenging the federal government's authority. This nearly three-month extension follows President Trump's declaration of a "crime emergency," sparking debate over the military's role in domestic law enforcement
D.C. National Guard Extended Deployment: Brig. Gen. Leland D. Blanchard II announced a three-month extension of the National Guard's presence in Washington, D.C., until November 30th, citing a commitment to public safety. This decision follows a lawsuit challenging the deployment's legality
D.C. National Guard Deployment Extended to November 30th Amidst Legal Challenge. The controversial deployment, initiated August 12th following President Trump's "crime emergency" declaration despite historically low violent crime rates, faces legal action from D.C.'s Attorney General. Over 2,000 National Guard troops continue supporting federal agents in the city
DC National Guard Deployment Extended to November 30th Amidst Legal Challenge. Following a lawsuit filed by D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb alleging federal overreach, the National Guard's presence in Washington, D.C., will continue for another three months. Schwalb argues the deployment violates the principle of separating military from domestic law enforcement
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Two thousand National Guard troops bolster hundreds of federal agents in Washington, D.C., providing support for arrests and patrols
D.C. Attorney General Schwalb condemns the extended deployment of out-of-state National Guard troops in Washington D.C. as "federal overreach," arguing that no city should have its streets patrolled by military personnel unaccountable to its residents and untrained in local law enforcement
Trump's National Guard Deployments Face Legal Challenges: Federal courts have blocked Trump administration deployments of the National Guard in California and D.C., citing violations of the Posse Comitatus Act, which restricts military involvement in civilian law enforcement. Legal battles continue over deployments in Washington D.C., where 2,000 National Guard troops remain until November 30th, and potential deployments in Louisiana and Illinois, with governors in those states taking opposing stances. The ongoing controversy centers on the use of the National Guard for domestic policing, raising concerns about federal overreach and accountability
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