In a closely divided decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6–3 to allow lower courts to block President Donald Trump from deploying the National Guard to Illinois.
Chief Justice John Roberts and Justices Brett Kavanaugh and Amy Coney Barrett joined the Court’s three liberal justices in the majority, forming an unusual coalition that sided against the administration’s authority in this case.
The ruling leaves in place lower court orders that prevent the National Guard deployment, effectively halting the president’s plan while legal challenges continue.
The Court did not issue a full opinion explaining its reasoning, but the decision signals skepticism from a majority of justices about the administration’s legal justification for the deployment.
The vote has sparked intense backlash from Trump supporters, who argue it represents judicial overreach and a direct interference with the president’s constitutional role as commander in chief.