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Politics · October 14, 2026

Appeals Court Questions Trump’s National Guard Deployment in D.C.

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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit is set to hear arguments regarding the legality of President Donald Trump’s 2025 deployment of National Guard troops to the capital. The D.C. government argues the deployment violates the District's Home Rule and constitutes an illegal use of military force for domestic law enforcement. The Trump administration contends the mission is necessary for crime reduction and the protection of federal property. While a lower court initially ruled the deployment illegal, the appeals court paused that ruling, allowing thousands of troops to remain stationed in the city under a contract extended through 2029.

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Reported across the spectrum

  • The D.C. National Guard deployment began in August 2025.
  • The force peaked at approximately 5,000 troops and was recently at 2,900.
  • A federal appeals court is hearing arguments after staying a lower court's ruling that the deployment was illegal.
  • The federal government awarded a $292 million contract for troop housing.
  • The mobilization has been extended by the Defense Department until January 2029.

Reported by only some outlets

  • Trump described the deployment as a crime-fighting mission.
  • D.C. crime was reportedly on the decline before the National Guard arrived.
  • The lower court judge, Jia Cobb, ruled that the president cannot unilaterally deploy the D.C. National Guard for crime control or call in out-of-state troops.

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