Again and again, President Trump's efforts to send National Guard troops to U.S. cities have been met with resistance in the courts.

In his second term, Trump has continued to push the boundaries of military involvement in domestic matters, whether it comes to addressing public safety, quelling protests or safeguarding federal buildings and personnel, including ICE agents.

In response, local and state Democratic leaders have forcefully pushed back and made strides in the courts, where judges have deemed the use of military force as unnecessary or unlawful. Some judges have also expressed wariness around having the military get involved in civilian affairs.

"This principle has been foundational to the safeguarding of our fundamental liberties under the Constitution," U.S. District Court

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