Illinois Asks Supreme Court To Block National Guard Deployment To Chicago

Attorneys from Illinois requested the U. S. Supreme Court to block the Trump administration's deployment of the National Guard to Chicago. This appeal follows a temporary restraining order from U. S.

District Judge April Perry, who expressed skepticism about the administration's claims regarding protest threats. The National Guard troops remain at a base in the suburbs while protests occur at an ICE processing facility in Broadview. Illinois officials argue that local law enforcement has effectively handled the protests, asserting there is no credible threat justifying federal intervention. Perry is set to rule Wednesday on whether to extend the restraining order. Concerns about the potential deployment have been voiced by over two dozen former governors and military leaders.

This case highlights the ongoing tension between local and federal authorities regarding immigration enforcement. The legal outcome could significantly influence the extent of presidential power in domestic matters.