A federal judge ruled Thursday that President Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops in DC is unlawful. The 2,000 troops have been a frequent site in town since August, when Trump ordered them here as part of a crackdown on crime in the District inspired by an assault on a former staffer for Elon Musk’s DOGE project. Since then they’ve mostly stood around, taking selfies and walks in packs, and participating in beautification activities.

The suit was filed by DC Attorney General Brian Schwalb on behalf of the District of Columbia and named Trump and other administration officials. US District Judge Jia Cobb agreed with the District, saying the deployment, which includes troops from the DC National Guard and guard units from other states, exceeds the Department of Defense’s authority

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