APPEALS COURT HEARS ARGUMENTS OVER GUARD DEPLOYMENT

A federal appeals court is considering arguments in DC’s attempt to end the ongoing National Guard deployment in the city. A lower court judge ruled in favor of the District last year, but the Trump Administration appealed. A three-judge panel heard oral arguments yesterday, with Justice Department attorneys insisting that the President has the unique authority to deploy Guard members in the District. DC’s attorney general claims those powers are limited and only apply during emergencies or widespread violence. No decision was issued yesterday, and no timeline for a ruling has been announced.