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Texas National Guard troops have arrived in Chicago, a move described as an escalation of Donald Trump's crackdown on immigration enforcement. This deployment follows a federal judge's decision to allow troops into the city amid a lawsuit filed by Illinois and Chicago officials aiming to block the intervention. Mayor Brandon Johnson has issued an executive order to prevent ICE agents from operating on city property. The White House accuses Chicago of aiding criminals, while state leaders condemn the federal takeover as a threat to democracy.

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