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Blue States Strike Back: Illinois, Oregon, and California Stop Trump's National Guard Deployments - FIVE MINUTE NEWS
In an historic showdown over federal power, Illinois, Oregon, and California have successfully challenged Donald Trump’s attempts to deploy the National Guard against their will. From court victories in Portland to legal battles in Chicago, state leaders and federal judges are pushing back against what they call an unconstitutional use of military force on U.S. soil. - 10/06/2025.
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