Texas Governor Authorizes Trump's Deployment of 400 National Guard to Illinois Amid Illinois Governor Opposition

President Donald Trump authorized the deployment of 400 Texas National Guard troops to help maintain order around federal immigration facilities in Illinois, Oregon, and other states, amid ongoing protests and confrontations at ICE centers. Texas Governor Greg Abbott fully supported this decision, emphasizing the readiness and expertise of the Texas Guard to protect federal employees. However, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker strongly opposed the deployment, calling it an "invasion" and urging Abbott to withdraw support, criticizing the lack of coordination and consent from state governments. The situation is further complicated by legal challenges in Oregon, where a federal judge temporarily blocked the federalization of the Oregon National Guard, leading the administration to consider using troops from other states. The deployment follows incidents where federal agents faced aggressive resistance, including an armed attempt to ram ICE vehicles in Chicago, prompting heightened security measures. The controversy highlights the tension between federal immigration enforcement efforts and state-level responses, particularly in Democrat-controlled areas experiencing protests against immigration policies.