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Judge Orders Trump Administration to End D.C. National Guard Deployment

A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to end the National Guard deployment in Washington, D.C., but stayed the ruling for 21 days while the government prepares its next move.

Why it matters: Court blocks D.C. National Guard deployment

First recorded Nov 20, 2025·Meaningfully updated Nov 22, 2025

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Judge Orders Trump Administration to End D.C. National Guard Deployment

A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to end the National Guard deployment in Washington, D.C., but stayed the ruling for 21 days while the government prepares its next move.

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Judge says Trump’s D.C. National Guard deployment was unlawful

A federal judge ruled on Nov. 20 that the Trump administration’s deployment of more than 2,000 National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., was unlawful. The order was stayed for 21 days, until Dec. 11, while the administration pursues an appeal.

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