Washington, D.C. just dropped the legal bomb: the district is suing the Trump administration to halt National Guard troops stationed in the capital 😮. Attorney General Brian Schwalb announced on X that the deployment tramples on D.C.’s right to self-rule and basic freedoms.
Under the lawsuit, D.C. argues the Home Rule Act – the law that gives the district power to govern itself – has been violated. President Trump’s executive order on August 11 called in 800 Guard troops, and six Republican-led states chipped in, pushing the total to over 2,000 personnel.
It’s not just D.C. in the courtroom ring. Earlier this week in San Francisco, Judge Charles Breyer ruled against the administration for sending soldiers to L.A. in June, citing a 19th-century law that bans using military forces for civilian policing.
Schwalb isn’t just focused on rights. He warns that this 'forced military occupation' also hurts D.C.’s vibe and economy — think empty hotel lobbies, quiet restaurants, and stalled tourism. Meanwhile, the Trump team says the Guard has helped bring down violent crime 🔒.
This legal showdown could reshape how America balances security and local rule. Stay tuned, because this is one clash where the gavel might be as powerful as the Guard 🚨.
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Trump administration sued over D.C. National Guard deployment
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