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Texas national guard troops head to Illinois after judge fails to block move

Federal government allowed to continue Chicago deployment while it responds to Illinois lawsuit

The Guardian - US

The Latest: National Guard deploys as ICE uses increasingly combative tactics in US cities

It’s now Day 6 of the shutdown, and the Democratic minority leader has challenged the Republican House speaker to a televised debate on the impasse over reopening the federal government

The Independent UK

Kristi Noem Says Chicago Is 'a War Zone'; Illinois Governor Fires Back: 'They're the Ones Making It One'

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Sunday called Chicago "a war zone," defending the Trump administration's deployment of federal forces

Latin Times

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“Hey! I’m not a U.S. citizen!”: Chicago delivery guy on a bicycle makes absolute fools of armed federal agents

Dude was just teasing them.

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‘A war from within’: Trump tells military leaders to use ‘dangerous’ American cities as ‘training grounds’ for troops

Trump just told 800 generals to treat American cities like combat zones.

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Chicago officials blast Trump’s plan to send in 100 National Guard troops: ‘This is no way to live’

The move comes after several people involved in anti-ICE protests outside an immigration facility in Chicago were reportedly charged with assaulting officers

The Independent UK

Crime victims' families say Chicago violence is a problem, but sending in troops isn't the answer

Families of some of the victims of violent crime in Chicago say that although it's been a largely intractable problem for the city for decades, they don't think sending in National Guard troops is the answer

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Memphis Mayor Paul Young Wants To Make It Clear: 'Did Not Ask For The National Guard'

Memphis Mayor Paul Young said he did not request the National Guard and questioned whether troops are the right solution to the city's crime challenges, even as federal and state leaders move forward with the deployment.

Benzinga

Trump sending National Guard to Memphis, says Chicago's "probably next"

Trump established a task force for Memphis that he said "will be a replica of our extraordinary successful efforts" in D.C.

Axios

Trump Orders National Guard Deployment To Memphis Amid Soaring Crime, Escalating Federal Crackdown On Democrat-Led Cities

On Friday, President Donald Trump announced that Memphis, Tennessee, will be the next U.S. city to see National Guard troops deployed, expanding his controversial crime crackdown in Democrat-led cities.

Benzinga

Trump backs off Chicago National Guard threats

The president's pivot is a win for Democrats in Illinois.

Axios

‘The worst of the worst’: ICE confirms their new Chicago operation will only target criminals, but community advocates say otherwise

ICE always says one thing then racially discriminates.

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Trump's ICE targets Chicago amid objections from mayor, Illinois governor

Chicago "received no notice of any enhanced immigration action by the Trump administration," the city's mayor said.

Axios

What can Trump do in his sanctuary cities crackdown – and what can’t he do?

As president ramps up immigration takeover in Chicago, here are limitations of Ice officers and what can be expected

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Latin Times

Inside Trump's "Operation Midway Blitz" Brings ICE Raids to Chicago After Supreme Court Ruling in L.A.

The Department of Homeland Security has initiated a sweeping immigration enforcement campaign in Chicago. Dubbed Operation Midway Blitz, the effort arrives just days after a Supreme Court ruling gave ICE agents broader authority to operate in Los Angeles.

The Independent UK

ICE bathroom order reveals how long Trump takeover of Chicago could last

Procurement document requesting more portable toilets for Naval Station Great Lakes reveals how long immigration enforcement agents are expected to be in the Windy City

Latin Times

Trump Posts 'Chipocalypse Now' Meme, Threatening Chicago Immigration Crackdown: 'Love the Smell of Deportations in the Morning'

Trump's message drew criticism from Illinois governor JB Pritzker who posted: "The President of the United States is threatening to go to war with an American city. This is not a joke. This is not normal."

The Independent UK

Potential federal intervention poses challenges for Chicago police on the ground

As President Donald Trump signals plans to order federal intervention in Chicago, experts say the likely escalation of immigration enforcement operations is setting the stage for a contentious dynamic between local police and federal authorities

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International Business Times UK

Trump's 'Chicago Meme' Goes Viral—Is POTUS Threatening War on the City?

Donald Trump's viral Chicago meme and his controversial 'Department of War' order have sparked outrage from Illinois leaders and residents. Critics warn the president's rhetoric fuels fear of deportations, undermines democracy and raises fresh questions about his intentions.

Benzinga

Democrats Slam Trump's Threats of Military Action In Chicago, Warn of Authoritarian Overreach, Constitutional Crisis

President Donald Trump faced sharp criticism from Democratic leaders over a Truth Social post joking about deportations and hinting at military intervention in Chicago, sparking concerns over authoritarian overreach.

Al Jazeera

Trump threatens ‘war’ on Chicago as thousands protest federal crackdown

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker denounces Trump as a wanna-be dictator as protesters rally in Chicago and Washington, DC.

The Guardian - US

Chicago gears up as Trump troop deployment looms: ‘We aren’t helpless’

City on edge as Trump threatens to send in national guard, but organizers and residents are taking steps to push back

The Independent UK

Conservative podcaster calls for Chicago mayor to be ‘executed’ for not kowtowing to Trump’s takeover

Daily Wire host Matt Walsh accuses Brandon Johnson of ‘treason’ and argues he should face capital punishment in extraordinary outburst

The Independent UK

Chicago prepares for an influx of National Guard troops and immigration agents

Chicago residents are bracing for an influx of military patrols and immigration agents in the coming days

International Business Times

Pritzker, Johnson Push Back Against Trump's Plan to Send Federal Troops to Chicago

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Mayor Brandon Johnson vowed to resist Trump's plan to send federal troops and ICE agents to Chicago, calling it unconstitutional and politically motivated.

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