National Guard Troops Deploy Amid Tensions in Chicago
Hundreds of National Guard troops from Texas and the U.S. are deploying to Chicago as protests escalate and federal actions intensify. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has expressed strong opposition to the deployment, labeling it an abuse of power by the Trump administration. The situation has sparked legal challenges, with state officials filing lawsuits to halt the troop mobilizations. Amid chaotic scenes, local leaders are voicing their concerns over the implications for civil liberties as the National Guard steps into urban environments. The deployments come as Trump pushes for increased federal presence in cities amid rising protests and tensions.
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