Supreme Court Seeks Clarification on Trump Illinois National Guard Deployment

The U.S. Supreme Court has delayed ruling on President Donald Trump's deployment of National Guard troops to Illinois, requesting further information from both the administration and local officials. Central to the case is the interpretation of "regular forces" under a federal law that allows presidential command of state National Guard troops, with debate over whether this term refers to military forces or civilian federal officials like ICE. Illinois and Chicago challenged the deployment, citing insufficient attempts to rely on regular forces before federalizing the National Guard, leading to temporary restraining orders upheld by the 7th Circuit. The Trump administration argues the deployment is necessary to counter violent protests obstructing immigration enforcement under "Operation Midway Blitz." The Supreme Court has extended deadlines for supplemental briefs, indicating the legal dispute may not be resolved until after November 17. This case represents a broader conflict over the scope of presidential authority to use National Guard troops for domestic law enforcement without state consent.