Summary
The Trump administration has sent National Guard troops and extra law enforcement to Chicago. This happened because of increased violence against federal agents and a local disagreement over troop deployment. The Department of Homeland Security also reported a shooting incident involving their agents in the city.
Key Facts
- The Trump administration federalized hundreds of Illinois National Guard troops.
- They sent 300 National Guardsmen to Chicago.
- The move aims to protect federal officers and assets amidst unrest.
- Illinois Governor JB Pritzker chose not to deploy National Guard troops himself.
- DHS reported that law enforcement officers fired shots after agents encountered a threatening situation.
- A woman was involved in the shooting incident and was wounded.
- DHS Secretary Kristi Noem announced more special operations units were being deployed to the city.
