Illinois, Chicago Sue Trump Administration to Block National Guard Deployment Amid Immigration Enforcement

Illinois and Chicago officials have filed lawsuits to block President Donald Trump's deployment of National Guard troops to Chicago, joining similar legal challenges in Oregon. The Trump administration argues the deployments are necessary to address ongoing violent riots and lawlessness, particularly in the context of increased immigration enforcement. However, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and other Democratic leaders characterize the deployment as an unlawful military occupation and an escalation of a politically motivated "War" on their cities. The lawsuits assert that American citizens should not live under the threat of military occupation simply due to political disagreements with the president. Meanwhile, the legal disputes coincide with ongoing political tensions in Washington, including a government shutdown and Senate votes on funding bills. The conflict highlights the broader clashes between Democratic-led states and the Republican administration over immigration policy and federal intervention in local law enforcement.