FROM THE HILL: The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to let it deploy the National Guard to the Chicago area amid President Trump’s push to send military troops into Democratic-led cities.
The Justice Department filed an emergency application at the high court Friday asking the justices to pause a judge’s order blocking Trump from sending hundreds of National Guard members into Illinois.
It marks the first time the justices have been asked to wade into Trump’s aggressive use of the National Guard.
“This Court should stay the district court’s October 9 injunction in its entirety,” Solicitor General D. John Sauer wrote in the administration’s request to the justices.
“The injunction improperly impinges on the President’s authority and needlessly endangers federal personnel and property,” the request reads.
Breaking news: The Trump administration asked the U.S. Supreme Court to pause a court ruling and allow President Trump to deploy troops in Illinois, ramping up federal efforts to send the National Guard into the Chicago area.https://t.co/g5jTC4vcxe
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) October 17, 2025
President Trump asks the Supreme Court to lift order prohibiting the deployment of National Guard troops to Chicago. #SCOTUShttps://t.co/MmiZNmrEau pic.twitter.com/Mg3bpk04uS
— Katie Buehler (@bykatiebuehler) October 17, 2025
NEW: President Trump asks the Supreme Court to allow a National Guard deployment in Illinois to protect federal immigration agents. https://t.co/Sr5OAf2uxM
— NBC News (@NBCNews) October 17, 2025
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