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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered Illinois National Guard troops to deploy for 60 days to protect federal facilities and ICE agents in Chicago. This deployment faces strong opposition from Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, who has filed a federal lawsuit arguing the guard is unnecessary and Trump's actions are based on "flimsy pretext." A federal judge has also blocked similar deployments in Portland, Oregon, citing legal grounds. While Texas National Guard troops are en route, the deployment's effectiveness and legality remain uncertain, with the case heading to federal appeals courts.

Prepared by Lauren Mitchell and reviewed by editorial team.