President Trump's deployment of the National Guard to US cities is facing legal challenges from state and local officials. Trump claims the troops are needed to combat violence and crime, while Democratic governors argue the deployments are unnecessary and could escalate tensions. Lawsuits have been filed in Illinois and Oregon, with a federal judge temporarily blocking troop deployments to Portland. The article clarifies the National Guard's role and Trump's attempts to use it for federal missions, often circumventing state authority.

Prepared by Lauren Mitchell and reviewed by editorial team.