Refusing To Let Trump Deploy the National Guard in Chicago, SCOTUS Adds a New Wrinkle To the Debate
Reason Magazine • 12/24/2025 – 12/26/2025
Summary
The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) has indicated that President Trump may be misinterpreting the phrase "the regular forces" in the statute he is using to justify deploying the National Guard in Chicago. This development adds a new dimension to the ongoing debate regarding the president's authority in this matter.
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