Trump Plans to Deploy National Guard in Illinois Amid Local Tensions
TL;DR
The Trump administration plans to federalize 300 Illinois National Guard troops, prompting criticism from Illinois Governor JB Pritzker who condemns the move as an overreach and un-American, amid broader federal law enforcement deployments across the US, including efforts in Portland and Los Angeles.
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- Trump plans to deploy National Guard in Illinois, governor says AP News
- Where things stand in Portland and Chicago as Trump officials promise imminent National Guard deployments CNN
- Trump seeks to call up 300 Illinois National Guard troops, Pritzker says WBEZ Chicago
- Homeland Security requests National Guard to be sent to Chicago despite protests from local leaders ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- Trump to federalize Illinois National Guard, Pritzker says Politico
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