Summary
Texas National Guard troops have been sent to the Chicago area as part of President Trump's actions to address issues in the city. Illinois filed a lawsuit to stop the deployment, with a hearing set for Thursday. President Trump may consider using a special law called the Insurrection Act if the court blocks the troop deployment.
Key Facts
- President Trump deployed 300 Texas National Guard troops to the Chicago area.
- Illinois has filed a lawsuit against the federal government to stop this deployment.
- A U.S. judge plans to review the case on Thursday.
- The deployment follows an incident involving vehicles striking a federal agent's car.
- President Trump has considered using the Insurrection Act, which allows sending troops without state approval.
- Governor JB Pritzker opposes military presence in Illinois and expressed this on social media.
- The Insurrection Act has not been used by a U.S. president in over 60 years.
