Trump considers deploying troops to Chicago amid rising tensions
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President Trump plans to deploy the National Guard to Chicago to address crime and immigration issues, but local leaders, including Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, question the legality of such a move, which could involve federalizing troops without state approval and may require invoking the Insurrection Act. The deployment's purpose and legality are uncertain, and it marks a shift from previous uses of the Guard during civil unrest.
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