Gov. JB Pritzker said the Trump administration is seeking to deploy 100 military troops to Illinois to protect federal immigration personnel and facilities.
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- Illinois officials condemned federal actions and the possible deployment of troops. 26s
- Recent incidents include use of tear gas by federal agents and detentions near tourist areas. 31s
- Department of Homeland Security requested 100 troops to protect ICE personnel and facilities. 1m 39s
- Illinois Attorney General stated deploying troops would be illegal and threatened legal action. 2m 1s