Fri Dec 05 05:23:36 UTC 2025: Summary:

A U.S. appeals court temporarily halted a lower court order, allowing President Donald Trump to continue deploying National Guard troops in Washington, D.C. This follows a lawsuit filed by the District of Columbia Attorney General challenging the legality of the deployment, which was initially implemented in response to immigration and crime concerns and further escalated after a shooting involving National Guard members. The deployment has faced legal challenges from other Democratic-led cities like Los Angeles, Chicago, and Portland, and the Supreme Court is expected to rule on the legality of Trump’s actions.

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U.S. Appeals Court Halts Troop Withdrawal, National Guard to Remain in D.C.

Washington, D.C. – December 5, 2025 – A U.S. appeals court handed President Donald Trump a victory on Thursday, temporarily blocking a lower court order that would have forced the withdrawal of National Guard troops from Washington, D.C. The decision allows Trump to continue a deployment that began months ago in response to concerns about immigration and crime, and which was further amplified after a recent shooting near the White House involving National Guard members.

The D.C. Circuit Court’s order suspends an injunction obtained by District of Columbia Attorney General Brian Schwalb, who argued that the President was unlawfully usurping local law enforcement powers. Schwalb’s lawsuit claimed Trump’s actions violated laws prohibiting troops from engaging in domestic police work.

The deployment, initially launched in August, has drawn criticism from Democratic leaders in cities like Los Angeles, Chicago, and Portland, where Trump has also deployed troops to combat what he calls “lawlessness.” These cities have filed lawsuits challenging the legality of the deployments, accusing Trump of punishing political opponents with militarized displays of force.

The legal battle over the National Guard deployment is far from over. The Supreme Court is expected to weigh in on the legality of Trump’s use of the National Guard in Chicago, a decision that could have significant implications for other cities facing similar situations. In the meantime, over 2,000 National Guard troops from various states remain stationed in Washington, D.C. as the legal and political wrangling continues.

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