Court Orders Halt to National Guard Deployment in Washington D.C.
WASHINGTON D.C. – A federal judge has ruled the deployment of National Guard troops in Washington, D.C. unlawful, finding the Trump governance overstepped it’s legal authority. judge Jia cobb issued the order, stating the administration improperly activated the capital’s National Guard unit and deployed troops from other states for policing purposes without a specific request from local authorities.
The ruling challenges the ongoing presence of National Guard personnel in the city, initially ordered by President Trump in August amidst claims of escalating crime – a claim not supported by available crime statistics. According to the court order,National Guardsmen have been stationed at monuments,subway stations,and in residential neighborhoods.
Judge Cobb has temporarily suspended her decision for three weeks, until December 11th, to allow the Trump administration time to file an appeal. This means the current deployment of approximately 2,300 troops will remain in place for now. The estimated cost of maintaining this presence is around $1 million (867,100 euros) per day, and the original plan anticipated the troops remaining until the end of February 2026.
The National Guard typically operates under the control of individual states, responding to natural disasters, riots, and other emergencies. While the President can assume command in certain circumstances, Judge Cobb’s ruling highlights specific regulations governing the deployment of the National Guard within Washington, D.C.
The legal challenge was brought by the city itself, and the ruling has sparked concerns among critics who view the deployments as a potential test of increasingly authoritarian tactics. Similar legal proceedings are underway regarding the use of National Guard troops in other cities.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more data becomes available.
Source: ntv.de,mau/dpa
