Federal Courts Block National Guard Deployment—Is Washington Undermining Law and Order?

In a striking example of judicial overreach, federal judges in Illinois have blocked the deployment of National Guard troops to Chicago, despite growing concerns about rising crime and the need to support local law enforcement. Meanwhile, Tennessee moves forward with National Guard patrols in Memphis under Governor Bill Lee’s leadership, embodying the commonsense approach to restoring safety. Why Are Courts Ignoring Public Safety in Chicago? The administration’s effort to bolster security in multiple cities has been met with relentless legal roadblocks. A federal judge ruled there is "no credible evidence of a rebellion" in Illinois, citing constitutional arguments under the...