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The Trump administration plans to deploy federal troops to Chicago and Portland, citing renewed unrest and the arrest of a conservative influencer. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem stated troops are being sent to Chicago and will deploy to Portland within 24 hours, referencing the arrest of Nick Sortor as a justification. Local officials dispute the federal government's characterization of protests and contest the legality of the troop deployment, leading to legal challenges.

Prepared by Lauren Mitchell and reviewed by editorial team.