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Illinois governor calls National Guard deployment an 'invasion' of his state

Summary

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker described the deployment of the National Guard to his state as an "invasion." This occurred amid disagreements between Governor Pritzker and the Trump administration over federal agents being present in Chicago.

Key Facts

  • Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker is opposed to the National Guard being sent to Illinois.
  • Governor Pritzker used the word "invasion" to describe this deployment.
  • Clashes happened between protesters and federal agents in Chicago over the weekend.
  • The deployment issue reflects a wider dispute between the state of Illinois and the Trump administration.
  • The disagreement centers around the federal agents' presence and actions in Chicago.

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