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National Guard troops will be in Chicago in days, officials believe

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Chicago officials say they're hearing it will be days, not weeks, before National Guard troops like the ones patrolling Washington, D.C., arrive in their city despite their objections.

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  • Chicago officials expect National Guard troops to arrive in the city within days.
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  • Homeland Security Secretary confirmed a greater federal presence, starting with immigration raids. 37s
  • Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order limiting police cooperation with the military and ICE. 1m 17s
  • Legal questions remain about the duration of National Guard deployments without congressional approval. 1m 56s
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