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Are troops being sent to Chicago?

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National Guard troops are expected to arrive in Chicago within days, following warnings from President Trump about crime. Local leaders, including the mayor and governor, strongly oppose the deployment and have taken legal and executive actions to resist federal intervention. The White House has not disclosed the exact duration or details of the troop presence.

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  • President Trump threatens to deploy the National Guard to Chicago for a crime crackdown. 1s
  • A federal judge ruled the administration's use of military for civilian law enforcement in California was illegal. 42s
  • Fact-checkers dispute Trump's claim that Chicago is the most dangerous city in the world. 1m 59s
  • Crime in Chicago has dropped about 50 percent from pandemic-era levels, though gun violence remains an issue. 2m 25s
  • Chicago officials oppose the potential deployment, expressing concerns about militarization and community impact. 3m 2s
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Trump threatens to send National Guard to more cities
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CBS America
13 hours ago
Trump threatens to send National Guard to more cities

Chicago could be the next city the National Guard is deployed to for a crime crackdown, according to Trump administration statements.

National Guard troops will be in Chicago in days, officials believe
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CBS America
1 day ago
National Guard troops will be in Chicago in days, officials believe

Chicago officials say National Guard troops are expected to arrive in the city in days, despite local objections.

Chicago leaders fight Trump's threat of military deployment
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CBS News
2 days ago
Chicago leaders fight Trump's threat of military deployment

Expectations are growing that Chicago will be the next city to see National Guard troops on its streets, with Democratic leaders calling the move illegal.

Trump threatens to send military to Chicago over crime
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CBS America
2 days ago
Trump threatens to send military to Chicago over crime

The White House is ramping up threats to send federal resources, including troops, into Chicago.

Chicago Mayor Johnson signs citizen protection order
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Fox News
3 days ago
Chicago Mayor Johnson signs citizen protection order

Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order outlining guidelines for federal agents and troops, citing credible reports of imminent militarized federal activity.

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