Trump to federalize 300 members of the Illinois National Guard ahead of expected deployment to Democratic state

Trump to federalize 300 members of the Illinois National Guard ahead of expected deployment to Democratic state


Pritzker said the guard received word from the Pentagon in the morning that the troops would be called up. The Trump administration has appealed that ruling that the use of the guard was illegal, and a three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. This is about control,” said the governor, who also noted that state, county and local law enforcement have been coordinating to ensure the safety of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Broadview facility on the outskirts of Chicago.

Author: Thomas Peipert, The Associated Press


Published at: 2025-10-04 21:47:29

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