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Will the National Guard be deployed in Chicago?

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Courts have blocked the deployment of the National Guard in Chicago, allowing troops to remain under federal control but not to be used for law enforcement, patrols, or protection of federal property. The legal debate over federal versus state authority continues.

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Courts limit federal troop deployment in Illinois amid protests

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  • A federal court in Illinois ruled that National Guard troops can remain in the state but cannot be deployed to protect federal property or patrol. 49s
  • The court's decision is temporary as legal reviews continue regarding federal troop deployments. 1m 41s
  • The Illinois court did not decide on the president's authority to deploy the National Guard. 1m 16s
  • Similar legal challenges are underway in other states, including Oregon. 41s
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Courts limit federal troop deployment in Illinois amid protests
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Fox News
5 hours ago
Courts limit federal troop deployment in Illinois amid protests

A court ruled that National Guard soldiers may remain in Illinois under federal control but cannot be deployed to protect federal property or conduct patrols.

Court keeps National Guard in Illinois under federal control
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CBS America
8 hours ago
Court keeps National Guard in Illinois under federal control

A federal appeals court blocked the deployment of the National Guard in Chicago, meaning troops cannot be used for crowd control or protecting federal facilities.

VP Vance: Illinois Gov. Pritzker failed to do his job
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Newsmax
13 hours ago
VP Vance: Illinois Gov. Pritzker failed to do his job

A judge blocked National Guard troops from protecting federal buildings, including an ICE detention facility, after initial deployment.

Tensions flare at ICE facility near Chicago
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France 24
2 days ago
Tensions flare at ICE facility near Chicago

A federal court of appeal rejected the Trump administration's request to deploy National Guard troops to the Chicago area, upholding a lower court's decision blocking the move.

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