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Supreme Court blocks Trump's National Guard deployment to Illinois

As of May 2026: Issued preliminary injunction blocking Guard deployment

The Supreme Court told President Trump he can't send National Guard troops to Illinois. The 6-3 decision on December 23 marks the first time the modern court has blocked a president from federalizing state Guard units over a governor's objections. Trump claimed protests at an ICE facility in suburban Chicago constituted a rebellion, and the court wasn't buying it.

Updated May 16

Notable Quotes

There is more than an adequate factual basis for the Court to pursue an inquiry as to whether willful false statements were made to the court.

from Former Chicago FBI chief sues Justice Department over failed protest prosecution · Updated Nov 3

"Plaintiffs' proffered understanding of 'McRib' is not unreasonable or fanciful."

from Judge lets McRib rib-meat lawsuit proceed · Updated Nov 1

I see no credible evidence there is a danger of rebellion in the state of Illinois.

from Supreme Court blocks Trump's National Guard deployment to Illinois · Updated May 16