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Illinois aims to stop Trump from sending National Guard to Chicago

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Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Attorney General Kwame Raoul filed a lawsuit to stop National Guard members from Texas and other states being sent to Chicago. The suit follows protests over immigration raids and claims of excessive force by federal agents.

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  • Illinois is suing to prevent the deployment of National Guard troops to Chicago. 12s
  • Governor Pritzker accuses the Trump administration of using service members as political props. 23s
  • The Trump administration has called for the activation of Illinois and Texas-based soldiers to protect federal property. 1m 13s
  • President Trump suggested invoking the Insurrection Act to deploy troops if necessary. 1m 40s
  • Polling shows most Americans oppose deploying the National Guard to U.S. cities. 2m 7s
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