Approximately 500 National Guard members have been deployed to the Chicago area for 60 days, tasked with protecting federal personnel and property. This deployment, comprising troops from Texas and Illinois, is facing a legal challenge from the state and city, who label it an "unconstitutional invasion." Governor Pritzker and Mayor Johnson have condemned the move, with President Trump escalating his conflict by suggesting they should be jailed. Meanwhile, a similar National Guard deployment to Portland, Oregon, has been temporarily blocked by a judge.

Prepared by Lauren Mitchell and reviewed by editorial team.