National Guard troops report to Illinois

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With the Texas National Guard now in Illinois, here’s what you need to know about the unit
Hundreds of Texas National Guard soldiers arrived in Illinois on Tuesday — with the blessing of Gov. Greg Abbott — to boost federal immigration authorities as the Trump administration doubled down on...

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Texas National Guard members arrive in Illinois, sources say troops could begin assignments Wednesday
National Guard members from Texas are in Illinois in Trump's latest move to send troops to cities
Illinois sues to stop National Guard deployment as Trump escalates clash with states
Illinois filed a lawsuit on Monday seeking to block U.S. President Donald Trump from deploying hundreds of federalized National Guard troops into the streets of Chicago.

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Texas National Guard members arrive in Illinois despite lawsuit and opposition from local leaders over Trump’s crackdown
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State of Illinois launches legal action against Trump over troop deployment
National Guard troops report to Illinois as lawsuit against Trump administration seeks to halt their deployment
In the court filing, the state said the Trump administration has subjected Illinois to serious and irreparable harm, infringing upon Illinois’ sovereignty and right to self-governance.

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Illinois sues the Trump administration over National Guard deployment to Chicago
Trump says may invoke Insurrection Act to deploy more troops in US

Texas National Guard arrives in Illinois, as Gov. Pritzker calls for end of Trump administration's 'authoritarian march'

Texas National Guard arrives in Illinois, as Gov. Pritzker calls for end of Trump administration's 'authoritarian march'

Texas National Guard members arrive at Chicago-area military training facility

Military troops arrived at an Elwood training center after weeks of threats from President Donald Trump's administration, over the objections of local leaders.
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Rep. Castro on Texas troops in Illinois and what the shutdown has to do with the cost of healthcare

San Antonio Congressman Joaquin Castro asks Governor Abbott not to let President Trump use Texas troops as 'props' in 'a kind of invasion' of Illinois. He also urges members of the House GOP to come back to the negotiating table to end the government shutdown.

JB Pritzker says Texas Gov. Greg Abbott should ‘stay the hell’ out of Illinois’ business

An Illinois federal judge on Monday declined to immediately stop the anticipated deployment of Texas National Guard troops and gave the federal government
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