Illinois v. Trump (2025 Natl Guard, DDC)

No. 1:25-cv-12174 District · Decided Decided

Case Overview

Illinois sued the Trump administration over the plans by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to deploy federalized National Guard troops from Texas in the state.

The Application

History

Illinois challenged the deployment as lacking statutory authorization or factual justification under the Insurrection Act, while the administration contended that executive authority and emergency circumstances permitted the deployment.

The Conclusion

Judge April M. Perry issued a decision on October 6, 2025, determining the constitutionality and statutory limits of deploying federalized National Guard forces within a state's territory.

CourtDistrict Court, N.D. Illinois

FiledOct 6, 2025

Judge April M. Perry

CL StatusTerminated

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Outcome History (3)

Oct 9, 2025 District

TRO granted Partial relief

Temporary Restraining Order granted in part.
Oct 22, 2025 District

TRO granted Partial relief

Temporary Restraining Order extended by agreement of parties.
Apr 21, 2026 District

Dismissed Relief denied Final

Judgment entered, case dismissed with prejudice for lack of jurisdiction.

Federal Court TMR-e37f0639 National Guard Deployment May 12, 2026

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