Summary
Chicago and Illinois have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over sending National Guard troops to Chicago. They want the deployment blocked, claiming it is unlawful and politically motivated. The lawsuit involves National Guard troops from Illinois and Texas due to ongoing protests.
Key Facts
- Illinois and Chicago officially sued the Trump administration.
- The lawsuit claims the deployment of National Guard troops is "unlawful."
- President Trump authorized 300 Illinois National Guard troops to protect federal property in Chicago.
- A similar tactic was used before in Los Angeles and Washington, D.C.
- Illinois Governor JB Pritzker called the deployment an "invasion."
- The lawsuit aims to prevent the federalization of National Guard troops from Illinois and Texas.
- The legal action follows weeks of protests against immigration enforcement campaigns.
