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Court Slams Trump: No National Guard Deployment in Illinois Amid Claims of 'Rebellion'

TL;DR

An appeals court has declined to lift the order preventing Trump from deploying the National Guard in Illinois, citing insufficient evidence of rebellion. Here are the key points:

  • The court found no substantial proof of a rebellion justifying military intervention.
  • Trump’s arguments were rejected, emphasizing that political opposition does not equate to rebellion.
  • Illinois Governor JB Pritzker criticized the Trump administration, claiming it fuels the militarization of Chicago.

In short, the court's decision underscores the critical balance of power and the importance of evidence in military deployments. Here's the full scoop.

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