In a new episode of the conflict between Donald Trump and the Democratic cities, a federal court has temporarily blocked the deployment of the National Guard in Chicago. Judge April Perry decided to impose a 14-day temporary restriction on the mobilization of troops ordered by Trump, who claims that protests against his immigration policy pose a risk of rebellion. Perry, designated by President Joe Biden, indicated that she does not find solid evidence of insurrection in the streets of Chicago, stressing that the military presence could intensify the tension arising from ICE's immigration raids in the city.
The case, which could reach the Supreme Court, examines the limits of the president's power to use armed forces on U.S. soil and its implications for the relationship between the federal government and the States. The Trump Administration has indicated that it will appeal the decision, as it moves forward with similar measures in cities such as Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., Portland, and Memphis, all governed by Democrats. These actions have drawn criticism and legal challenges, as it is argued that they violate state sovereignty and contravene the Constitution. The outcome of this legal confrontation could be crucial for defining the scope of presidential power in situations of internal conflict.
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