A federal judge has temporarily halted the Trump administration and the U. S. Army from deploying the National Guard in Illinois, following a request from the state and the city of Chicago.
• Judge April Perry issued the ruling at the Dirksen U. S. Courthouse in Chicago, asserting that no state militia should be sent to another state for political reasons.
• Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul argued against the deployment, clarifying that there is no rebellion in the state to justify federal troop presence.
• Christopher Wells from the Attorney General’s Office highlighted that the enforcement of federal immigration laws in Illinois does not warrant such action.
• U. S. Deputy Attorney General Eric Hamilton defended the deployment, stating that there is a potential for rebellion, which could justify the federal response.
• Hamilton noted that the federal government had offered Illinois Governor J. B. Pritzker the opportunity to deploy the National Guard under his command.
• Judge Perry questioned the extent of the National Guard's powers, including their capabilities in traffic control and crime-solving, indicating confusion regarding their role.
The court’s decision reflects tensions between state sovereignty and federal authority, particularly regarding the deployment of National Guard troops for protective missions connected to immigration enforcement. Further discussions will clarify the scope of the Guard’s actions in Illinois.
https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_f3859f5a-bd8d-4710-8ac2-a49725120b69.html
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