Summary
President Trump has authorized the deployment of National Guard troops to Chicago and sent troops from California to Oregon. The aim is to protect federal properties and officers amidst violent protests. A federal judge has temporarily stopped the deployment of Oregon's National Guard members to Portland.
Key Facts
- President Trump has sent National Guard troops to assist in Chicago and Oregon.
- 300 Illinois National Guard members have been authorized for deployment.
- California National Guard members have arrived in Oregon.
- The deployment aims to protect federal properties and officers amid violent protests.
- A federal judge blocked the deployment of Oregon's National Guard to Portland.
- State governors of Oregon and Illinois oppose the deployment, calling it unnecessary.
- There was an incident in Chicago where Border Patrol agents shot a woman after a vehicle altercation.
- Despite troop deployments, crime rates are reportedly down in Chicago and other cities.
