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Appeals court judges question the government about Trump's DC National Guard deployment

Courthouse News and WTAE Pittsburgh (Hearst) describe the same event in different terms.

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What happened More than a year after President Trump deployed National Guard members to begin patrolling the streets of D.C., a federal appeals court opened a hearing on the legality of his action.
The headline split WDSU New Orleans (Hearst) frames it as "Appeals court judges question the government about Trump's DC National Guard deployment". Courthouse News frames it as "DC urges appeals court to end yearlong National Guard deployment in capital".
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WDSU New Orleans (Hearst)News report · Oct 14, 7:56 PM

Appeals court judges question the government about Trump's DC National Guard deployment

More than a year after President Trump deployed National Guard members to begin patrolling the streets of D.C., a federal appeals court opened a hearing on the legality of his action.

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Courthouse NewsNews report · Oct 14, 7:47 PM

DC urges appeals court to end yearlong National Guard deployment in capital

In the 13 months since their deployment, patrolling troops have become a part of daily life in the District, with constant patrols and units stationed in metro stations and public spaces.

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Oct 14, 7:47 PM: Courthouse News joined the source map.

Oct 14, 7:56 PM: WDSU New Orleans (Hearst) joined the source map.

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