Members of the Texas National Guard arrived in Illinois and are expected on the streets of Chicago as early as Wednesday (October 8) at the request of President Trump.
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- About 200 Texas National Guard troops have arrived in Illinois for deployment in Chicago.
- The deployment follows President Trump's directive as part of a federal crackdown on crime. 6s
- Troops are assigned to protect federal law enforcement and property during demonstrations. 35s
- Illinois officials have challenged the legality of the deployment and filed a lawsuit. 44s
- A federal judge will hear arguments on the deployment, and further action may follow depending on the ruling. 58s