Escalating warnings issued by Trump concerning the deployment of the National Guard in urban centers
In a move that has sparked controversy and legal challenges, President Trump has announced plans to deploy the National Guard for public safety in several major cities. This decision comes despite data showing a decrease in crime rates in those cities.
The National Guard has already been deployed in Washington D.C., where they have been patrolling federal property and picking up trash. However, D.C.'s attorney general has sued the Trump administration, claiming the deployment is illegal. A similar lawsuit was filed in California, where a federal judge previously declared that President Trump's use of troops was illegal. The ruling only applies in California and does not affect the deployment in D.C. or other cities.
In Louisiana, Governor Jeff Landry has expressed his willingness to accept the troops if President Trump decides to send them to New Orleans. The state of Louisiana, led by Governor Landry, has officially expressed its willingness to allow the National Guard deployment to New Orleans. Similar statements have been made about Chicago and Baltimore, but official announcements from those states have not been confirmed.
It's important to note that the National Guard is part of the military and cannot make arrests. They can legally be used in civilian law enforcement, but it typically requires a request from each state's governor. The potential forced deployment on states is considered uncharted territory and may lead to more litigation.
The deployment in D.C. was accompanied by a larger presence from ICE, the federal law enforcement agency responsible for immigration and customs enforcement. This has raised concerns among elected officials in Chicago, including Governor JB Pritzker, who are opposed to the deployment. Many other local politicians in Chicago, such as senators and aldermen, also oppose the deployment.
President Trump's recent focus on crime has made it a bigger part of his political agenda. Democratic lawmakers in other cities, like Baltimore, have stated they plan to push back if Trump follows through with his threats.
NPR's Kat Lonsdorf is currently in Chicago, where the potential deployment is a topic of intense discussion. As of now, President Trump has not specified a time frame for the deployment in Chicago. The unfolding events promise to keep the issue in the spotlight in the coming days.
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