Summary
Troops are being deployed to cities like Memphis and Portland, Oregon, while Chicago prepares for a potential National Guard presence. The U.S. government is sending military personnel to protect immigration agents, and some cities are challenging this move in court. Critics say this might be pushing the limits of presidential power.
Key Facts
- Memphis and Portland, Oregon, are preparing for the arrival of National Guard troops.
- Chicago is also getting ready for possible deployment of the National Guard.
- Illinois Governor JB Pritzker said the Department of Homeland Security requested military support in Illinois.
- Federal immigration agents have been patrolling and making arrests in downtown Chicago.
- President Trump claims the troop deployments are to address violent crime in cities.
- Illinois officials, among others, have threatened legal action against these deployments.
- The Tennessee Governor mentioned multiple federal agencies will arrive in Memphis.
- Portland's deployment involves administrative processing and lawsuits against the Trump administration's actions.
