Why Did Court Block Trump From Deploying National Guard Troops In Illinois? Ruling Explained

A federal appeals court has rejected the Trump administration’s request to pause a lower court ruling that temporarily blocks the deployment of National Guard troops in Illinois. The decision means the restraining order issued earlier this month will remain in place while the case continues.The Chicago-based 7th US Circuit Court of Appeals said there was no evidence that federal officers were unable to enforce immigration laws in Illinois. The panel ruled that President Donald Trump’s move to send National Guard troops into the state likely violated Illinois’ constitutional right to sovereignty, as per Reuters report.Related News | Setback For Trump As Court Bars Him From Deploying National Guard In Illinois, Redraws Limits Of Insurrection ActThe judges said that immigration arrests and deportations had already been taking place successfully, undercutting the administration’s claim that military intervention was necessary.Background Of The DisputeEarlier, US District Judge April Perry had issued a temporary restraining order on October 9, stopping the deployment of National Guard troops. She ruled that immigration-related protests in Illinois did not amount to a “rebellion” that required such military involvement.Trump had invoked his presidential powers to send troops after alleging that federal agents were facing violent protests while detaining undocumented immigrants. He also deployed Guard units to other cities, including Los Angeles, Washington DC, Memphis, and announced plans for Portland.Related News | Daylight Saving Time Ends Soon — Here’s What Trump Says About Ending The Clock ChangesPartial Relief for Federal GovernmentWhile the appellate court upheld the restraining order, it allowed one part of the lower court’s ruling to be paused. This means that although the troops cannot be deployed within Illinois, they will remain under federal control for now. The judges said this arrangement would cause “minimal harm” to the state.A hearing is scheduled for October 22 to decide whether the temporary order should be extended.Abigail Jackson, a White House spokesperson, defended the president’s decision, saying he acted lawfully to protect federal officers and assets.Related News | Trump Ignores Question From Woman Reporter: ‘I Just Like To Watch Her Talk’ | VIDEO“President Trump will not turn a blind eye to the lawlessness plaguing American cities, and we expect to be vindicated by a higher court,” Jackson said.Meanwhile, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker accused Trump of exaggerating the protests to justify military involvement. He said the demonstrations had been mostly peaceful and that sending the National Guard would only make tensions worse.Legal BattleDemocratic-led states, including Illinois, have filed multiple lawsuits challenging Trump’s authority to deploy National Guard troops for domestic law enforcement. Courts are still deciding whether the president has the constitutional power to take such actions within US borders.Judge Perry said that sending troops to immigration facilities could “add fuel to the fire” rather than calm the situation.