Summary
National Guard troops from Texas have been sent to Illinois for deployment in Chicago, a move by President Trump that local officials in Illinois oppose. This deployment is part of the administration's efforts to increase immigration enforcement in Chicago, despite legal challenges and declining crime rates in the city. Chicago and Illinois are legally opposing this federal action, while President Trump considers using the Insurrection Act.
Key Facts
- National Guard troops from Texas have arrived in Illinois, sent to Chicago.
- Local officials in Illinois oppose the deployment and are challenging it in court.
- President Trump aims to increase immigration enforcement in Chicago.
- Despite Trump's claims, crime rates in Chicago have dropped in 2025.
- Illinois and Chicago filed a lawsuit to block federalization of the Guard troops.
- A federal judge allowed deployment for now but requested a government response.
- The Insurrection Act could be considered to facilitate sending troops to US cities.
- Federal and state officials disagree on the need and legality of troop deployment in cities like Chicago and Portland.
