West Virginia Guard's Stay in D. C. Gets Green Light

A judge has given the approval for West Virginia National Guard troops to remain in Washington D.C. This decision follows a legal challenge initiated by a local group, which argued that the governor lacked the authority to send the troops.

Legal Battle and Governor's Stance

The governor's office maintained that the deployment was legal under federal rules. The judge had to determine whether the governor's actions were lawful. The suing group claimed they were adversely affected as they had to divert resources from other critical issues.

Crime Emergency Declaration

The president declared a crime emergency in D.C., which was cited as the reason for deploying the troops. However, the Department of Justice noted that crime rates were relatively low. Despite this, over 2,300 National Guard members from various states were dispatched to assist.

Hearings and Arguments

The judge held two prior hearings to hear arguments from both sides. The suing group asserted they were harmed because they had to alter their plans, while the state argued that the group lacked standing to bring the lawsuit.