U.S. states and municipalities can seek injunctive relief in federal court, such as temporary restraining orders, to challenge federal government actions including deployments of National Guard or military forces.
October 05, 2025
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legal
Describes a common legal mechanism for states and cities to challenge federal actions in federal jurisdiction.
The Sudanese government led by President Omar al-Bashir responded to the 2003 Darfur insurgency with a scorched-earth campaign that included support for or use of Janjaweed militias.
January 01, 2003
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historical
Describes the government's response to the Darfur insurgency
Zohran Mamdani describes himself as a "Democratic Socialist" on his X account and lists policy goals including freezing rent, making buses fast and free, and delivering universal childcare.
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political
Self-described political affiliation and stated campaign policy priorities from the subject's social media biography.