Supreme Court Examines 'Regular Forces' Definition in National Guard Cases

The U.S. Supreme Court is examining the interpretation of the phrase 'regular forces' in federal law as it evaluates President Donald Trump's attempts to federalize National Guard troops in multiple states. The court has requested additional briefs in the Illinois case challenging Trump's deployment of Guard members to Chicago, specifically addressing whether 'regular forces' refers to military personnel or civilian law enforcement. This interpretation could significantly impact similar cases in Oregon and California where Trump has also attempted to deploy National Guard troops.