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President Trump is challenging legal norms by attempting to deploy the National Guard to cities like Portland and Chicago, citing crime and immigration concerns. This move, utilizing a rarely invoked statute (Title 10), bypasses state approval and has faced legal challenges. While some courts have blocked deployments, others have been more lenient, leading to a mixed legal outcome and raising questions about presidential authority. Legal experts anticipate the Supreme Court may eventually need to rule on such interventions in American cities.

Prepared by Lauren Mitchell and reviewed by editorial team.