US questions government on National Guard deployment
The Federal Court of Appeals began a session regarding the legality of former U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to deploy National Guard troops in the streets of Washington in August 2025, to combat crime and support civilian authorities. The government raised questions about the extent to which this action complied with the "Posse Comitatus" Act, which prohibits the use of federal military forces for law enforcement within the United States except with constitutional or Congressional approval. During the session, the government's lawyer pointed out that the role of the Guard was limited to assisting civilian authorities, noting that the number of soldiers reached approximately 5,000 at the peak, and they conducted arrests, patrols, and cleaning duties.
تنويه: هذا ملخص تم إنشاؤه بواسطة الذكاء الاصطناعي
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