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Are troops going to Chicago?

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President Trump has announced plans to send National Guard troops to Chicago, but state and local officials strongly oppose the move and vow legal action. Federal agents are being staged at a Chicago-area Navy base for immigration enforcement, not direct military occupation. Any deployment of troops would likely face immediate court challenges and is not supported by local leaders.

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Chicago officials agree a federal immigration crackdown is imminent

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  • Chicago officials agree a federal immigration crackdown is imminent. 48s
  • President Trump made a social media post suggesting increased deportations. 9s
  • Community events have been canceled or altered due to fears of enforcement. 56s
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  • The operation could involve hundreds of agents and last for several weeks. 2m 35s
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Chicago officials agree a federal immigration crackdown is imminent
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CBS News
16 hours ago
Chicago officials agree a federal immigration crackdown is imminent

Trump has threatened to send the National Guard to Chicago, but the current plan involves using a naval base as a staging area for immigration enforcement.

Trump to send National Guard to more cities
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DW News
22 hours ago
Trump to send National Guard to more cities

Trump has pledged to send National Guard troops to Chicago, but local officials have made clear they do not want or need military occupation.

Chicago-area Navy base to be used for immigration operations
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CBS News
2 days ago
Chicago-area Navy base to be used for immigration operations

A Chicago-area Navy base is being used as a staging area for up to 250 ICE and Border Patrol agents, not for military troop deployment.

Gov. Pritzker vows legal action if federal agents deployed to Chicago
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Fox News
3 days ago
Gov. Pritzker vows legal action if federal agents deployed to Chicago

Governor Pritzker says the state will immediately go to court if National Guard or other military troops are deployed to Chicago.

Senator Duckworth speaks on National Guard
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Fox News
3 days ago
Senator Duckworth speaks on National Guard

Local officials have not received communication from the Trump administration about plans to send the National Guard to Chicago; any such move would be met with legal action.

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