U.S. District Judge April Perry has issued a ruling stating that the Trump Administration"s deployment of federalized troops alongside the Texas National Guard to Chicago was in violation of the 10th and 14th Amendments, as well as the Posse Comitatus Act. The ruling includes a temporary restraining order that prevents any further deployment or mobilization of Texas Guardsmen to assist with federal operations in Illinois.
This decision comes amid ongoing discussions regarding the use of military forces in domestic law enforcement, a topic that has seen various legal challenges and public debate. The ruling highlights the legal complexities surrounding the deployment of state and federal troops in civilian areas.
For related coverage on military and legislative actions, see recent developments in the War Powers Act resolution.