Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell has joined 24 attorneys general and governors in filing an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court opposing former President Trump’s attempt to deploy National Guard troops to Chicago without state approval. The coalition argues that such action violates state sovereignty and the constitutional balance of power, according to the Attorney General's Office release.
AG Campbell stated that deploying the National Guard to U.S. cities without consent threatens state authority and undermines local law enforcement. The brief emphasizes that military use against civilians conflicts with constitutional protections and democratic processes.
Earlier, the same coalition filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. While the court allowed federal control over National Guard troops, it paused Trump’s plan to deploy them in Chicago during the appeal process.
The coalition includes attorneys general and governors from multiple states, including Arizona, Wisconsin, Kansas, Kentucky, and Pennsylvania. They argue that the former president’s actions violate both the Constitution and federal law.
The Supreme Court’s decision will determine the limits of federal authority over state-controlled National Guard forces and clarify the balance between federal and state powers.
