The Trump administration has requested the deployment of 100 National Guard troops to Illinois to protect Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents amid escalating immigration operations in downtown Chicago. Governor JB Pritzker confirmed the requests during a press conference, expressing concern over the federal presence and the impact on local communities. Armed federal agents, including Border Patrol agents in tactical gear, have been spotted patrolling the streets, leading to allegations of racial profiling and discriminatory practices. This move has sparked protests and strong criticism from Chicago officials, who argue that there is no emergency to justify such a show of force. The situation has led to heightened tensions in the city as residents and local leaders call for an end to family separations and the intensifying crackdown on immigrants.