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The state of Illinois and the city of Chicago sued the Trump administration, arguing there was no justification for sending the National Guard, viewing it as a political move by President Trump to portray Democrat-led cities as out of control.
Governor J.B. Pritzker and the city of Chicago are suing to stop the deployment of federal troops, arguing it violates state rights.
A federal judge has allowed the Trump administration to send the National Guard to Chicago temporarily. This decision is part of a larger plan by the administration to consolidate power amid chaos.
The deployment of the National Guard to Illinois includes 14 troops from California, a fact not widely known. This move is part of federal actions that raise legal questions.
The National Guard has deployed troops into Chicago to protect ICE agents amid protests following ICE raids. Operation Midway Blitz has resulted in 800 arrests, including a notable raid on September 30th in Chicago's South Shore neighborhood.