Trump is relying on the court. He wants to deploy the army in Chicago despite the ban

The Trump administration has asked the US Supreme Court to lift the ban on deploying the National Guard in Chicago. In doing so, it is attempting to expand the use of the army for domestic purposes, particularly in cities governed by Democrats.

The Justice Department claims that federal property and personnel are at risk from protests against immigration policy and accuses local authorities of inaction. In a written submission, it described local officials' assessment of these protests as “incredibly rosy” and urged immediate action.

However, the courts are questioning this argument. Judge April Perry called the claims of violence exaggerated and said there was no evidence to support the need for military intervention. The appeals court upheld her decision.

The governor of Illinois and the mayor of Chicago claim that this is an abuse of power against opponents. Critics point out that Trump is sending soldiers to areas that do not support his policies, thereby testing the legal limits of his powers.

The legal battle centers on Trump's invocation of a federal law that allows the president to federalize National Guard units only in the event of an insurrection or if he is “unable to enforce the laws of the United States with regular armed forces.”

(reuters, max)