A federal appeals court has ruled that US President Donald Trump’s administration cannot deploy the National Guard in Illinois.
The Chicago-based US Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit also ruled that the force could remain under federal control for now.
The decision partially upheld a lower court ruling that blocked the deployment of troops in the Chicago area, which said it was “likely to lead to civil unrest” and “only add fuel to the fire”.
Trump has previously sent the National Guard to other Democratic-led cities, such as Los Angeles, Washington DC and Portland, Oregon.
He has argued troops were needed to crack down on illegal immigration and crime, but local officials have filed lawsuits accusing him of exceeding his legal authority.
The US military said this week there were 300 members of the Illinois National Guard and 200 members of the Texas National Guard activated in the Chicago area.
“Members of the National Guard do not need to return to their home states unless further ordered by a court to do so,” Saturday’s appeals court order said.
On Thursday, US District Court Judge April Perry granted a temporary restraining order blocking the troop deployment in Illinois.
The Biden appointee wrote: “I have seen no credible evidence that there has been rebellion in the state of Illinois.”
Officials in Illinois and Chicago had sued the Trump administration, arguing the deployment was a “grave intrusion on Illinois’ sovereignty”.
Credit: bbc.cm
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