Summary
Illinois officials filed a lawsuit to prevent President Donald Trump from deploying National Guard troops to Chicago. This legal action follows a similar court decision that stopped the deployment in Portland, Oregon.
Key Facts
- Illinois leaders are challenging President Trump’s plan to send National Guard troops to Chicago.
- The lawsuit is part of a larger conflict between Democratic-led states and President Trump’s administration.
- The action comes during a heightened immigration enforcement effort.
- A court previously blocked the deployment of National Guard troops in Portland, Oregon.
- Chicago is the third-largest city in the United States.
- The lawsuit was filed in response to concerns over federal intervention in state affairs.
