Summary
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker criticized President Donald Trump's decision to send 400 Texas National Guard members to several states, including Illinois and Oregon. The move has sparked legal action and protests, particularly over immigration enforcement activities in Chicago. A federal judge temporarily blocked deploying troops to Oregon.
Key Facts
- President Trump ordered 400 National Guard members from Texas to deploy to several states, including Illinois and Oregon.
- Illinois Governor JB Pritzker opposed this action and urged Texas Governor Greg Abbott to withdraw support.
- Protests and legal actions have emerged in response to the federal immigration enforcement activities in Chicago.
- Texas Governor Abbott supports the deployment, emphasizing the protection of federal employees.
- Federal immigration agents have conducted raids in Chicago, resulting in arrests and protests.
- A federal judge temporarily blocked the deployment of troops to Oregon after a legal challenge.
- Oregon's Attorney General announced a legal challenge against using National Guard troops from California and other states.
- Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents used force and chemicals during protests in Chicago.
