Summary
Illinois officials are preparing for the potential federal deployment of National Guard troops to Chicago as a legal challenge to President Trump’s plan is underway. Both Illinois and Chicago have sued to stop the deployment, arguing it is unlawful and escalates tensions. A federal judge has given a short deadline for a response from the Trump administration, with a hearing set for Thursday.
Key Facts
- President Trump plans to send National Guard troops to Chicago, with troops coming from Illinois and Texas.
- Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is opposed to the deployment, calling it political.
- Texas Governor Greg Abbott posted images of Texas National Guard boarding a plane but did not specify their destination.
- Illinois and Chicago filed a lawsuit challenging the federal deployment plan.
- A federal judge has asked the Trump administration to respond to the lawsuit within two days.
- Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson issued an order preventing federal agents from using city property for enforcement.
- The ACLU of Illinois is suing the federal government over alleged violence against protesters and journalists.
- Previous conflicts over federal troop deployments have occurred in other states like Oregon.
