Illinois and Chicago Sue Trump Over National Guard Deployment Amid Tension
In a significant legal move, the state of Illinois and the city of Chicago have filed a lawsuit to block President Trump from deploying National Guard troops to the area, citing concerns over escalating tensions and recent ICE actions. Governor JB Pritzker criticized the deployment as an invasion, asserting that federal agents are attempting to turn Chicago into a war zone. The White House has countered with personal insults towards Pritzker, further intensifying the dispute. The federalization of 300 National Guard members has been authorized, amidst ongoing clashes between protesters and ICE agents. This situation adds to a broader pattern of federal immigration actions that have sparked outrage and legal challenges across various states.
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