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Washington D.C. sued President Trump, claiming his deployment of over 1,000 National Guard troops is an illegal military occupation. Attorney General Brian Schwalb argues this violates the Home Rule Act and asserts unwarranted federal control. The White House defends the action as necessary to combat crime and protect federal assets. A previous court ruling deemed a similar deployment in Los Angeles illegal, but this case involves different legal grounds due to the President's greater authority over the D.C. National Guard. While Mayor Bowser notes a crime decrease, the lawsuit challenges the legality and necessity of the troop deployment.

Prepared by Lauren Mitchell and reviewed by editorial team.