President Trump is weighing the use of the 1807 Insurrection Act to deploy U.S. troops to American cities. The move, amid ongoing court challenges, could see soldiers acting in a policing role to manage civil unrest and protests.
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- Texas National Guard troops have arrived at a base in suburban Chicago.
- Illinois officials have filed a lawsuit to block the deployment of these troops. 10s
- Troops are expected to protect federal buildings but are not yet on city streets. 20s
- Local leaders dispute the role of federal forces and ICE agents in the city. 46s
- Clashes between police and protesters have intensified amid the federal presence. 1m 16s