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Sam Dewey
Coverage of Sam Dewey in the Nexus archive.
- DC's bid to block Trump’s National Guard deployment hits basic legal snag: Can’t sue itself
Washington, D.C. faces a legal hurdle in its lawsuit against Trump's National Guard deployment, as courts question whether the district can sue the federal government. The case centers on D.C.'s claim of self-governance versus federal authority, with Trump-appointed judges suggesting the city lacks standing to sue.
- DC's bid to block Trump’s National Guard deployment hits basic legal snag: Can’t sue itself
DC's National Guard lawsuit against Trump's deployment faces a legal hurdle as courts question if the district can sue itself. The case centers on D.C.'s claim of self-governance versus federal authority, with judges suggesting the city lacks standing to challenge federal actions in court.