Trump Administration Vows to Continue Fight for National Guard Deployment in Chicago Despite Court Ruling

Vice President JD Vance Pledges to Continue Fight for National Guard Deployment in Chicago In a statement on ABC's This Week Sunday, Vice President JD Vance vowed that the Trump administration would "litigate this as much as we can" after an appeals court blocked the deployment of National Guard members to the Chicago area. The ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit is the latest development in the administration's push to deploy National Guard troops to Democratic cities and states. "We think that we have the authority to provide proper safety to our citizens all over the United States, but particularly in Chicago," Vance said. "We're going to continue to fight for this." The appeals court ruling came one day after a federal judge in Illinois had blocked the deployment of National Guard members to the city. The administration has been seeking to deploy troops to several Democratic cities and states, including Chicago, Los Angeles, and New York. The move has sparked controversy and opposition from local leaders and residents, who argue that deploying National Guard members would be an overreach of federal authority and a threat to civil liberties. "This is not about safety; this is about politics," said Mayor Lori Lightfoot of Chicago in a statement last week. "We will continue to fight against any attempt to militarize our city." The deployment of National Guard members has been a contentious issue globally, with some countries viewing it as an example of the erosion of civil liberties and the rise of authoritarianism. In a statement, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights called on governments to respect human rights and avoid using military force against civilians. The Trump administration's push to deploy National Guard members has been seen by some as part of a broader effort to assert federal authority over local issues. "This is a classic example of the federal government trying to impose its will on local communities," said Dr. Maria Rodriguez, a professor of politics at the University of Chicago. The current status of the deployment remains uncertain, with the administration vowing to continue fighting for it in court. The appeals court ruling has temporarily blocked the deployment, but the issue is likely to be taken up by the U.S. Supreme Court in the coming weeks. As the debate over National Guard deployments continues, international observers are watching closely. "This is a test of the limits of federal power and the role of the military in domestic affairs," said Dr. John Taylor, a professor of international relations at the University of London. "The world is watching to see how this plays out." *Reporting by Npr.*