Trump Faces Legal Challenges Over National Guard Deployment in Chicago Portland

President Donald Trump has deployed National Guard troops, including 300 from Illinois and 400 from Texas, to cities like Chicago and Portland to support federal immigration enforcement and protect federal property amid rising unrest. This federal intervention has sparked lawsuits from Democratic-led states and cities, such as Illinois and Chicago, which argue that the deployment infringes on states' rights and is an unconstitutional military presence without sufficient justification. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has responded by creating ICE-free zones, banning federal immigration agents from city property and prohibiting local police cooperation with federal forces. Critics view the deployment as an intimidation tactic, while supporters, including Fox News host Jesse Watters, argue the National Guard's presence is necessary to combat violence and restore order. Legal challenges continue as federal judges have so far declined to block troop deployments but hearings remain pending. The situation highlights the tension between federal authority and local governance over law enforcement and public safety amid politically charged immigration enforcement efforts.