Photos: Texas National Guard troops arrive in Chicago area for Trump crackdown
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.
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