West Virginia Court to Hear Lawsuit on National Guard's D.C. Deployment

A West Virginia court is hearing a lawsuit challenging the deployment of the states National Guard to Washington, D.C., amid President Donald Trumps crime-fighting initiatives in urban areas.

• The lawsuit questions the legality of the National Guard (United States) deployment to Washington, D.C., as part of President Donald Trumps strategies to address crime in Democratic-led cities.
• This hearing in Charleston, South Carolina, marks the third session in three weeks, reflecting ongoing legal scrutiny over the National Guard (United States)s role in federal law enforcement.
• The implications of this lawsuit could redefine the authority of state National Guards, particularly in relation to federal government directives under President Donald Trump.