An appeals court ruled Saturday that National Guard troops sent to Illinois by President Donald Trump may remain under federal control but cannot be deployed to protect federal property or patrol for now, pausing the case until further arguments. The decision follows federal Judge April Perry’s temporary block, saying there’s no substantial evidence of a “danger of rebellion” amid the immigration crackdown. She noted civil authorities are functioning and federal agents report increased arrests and deportations. About 500 Guard members are posted near Chicago, with a small presence at an ICE site.

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