The US Supreme Court has rejected the Trump administration's bid to deploy National Guard troops in the Chicago area, over the objections of local and state officials.
In an unsigned order, the top court said the president's ability to federalise the National Guard likely only applies in "exceptional" circumstances.
The National Guard consists of primarily state-based troops that typically respond to major issues like natural disasters or large protests.
The ruling marks a rare departure for the conservative-majority court which has largely sided with the Trump administration in recent months. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker called it "a big win for Illinois and American democracy".
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