A federal judge has issued a partial temporary restraining order halting the deployment of National Guard troops in Illinois, following a lawsuit filed by state officials against the Trump administration. The deployment, which began earlier this week, involved approximately 500 National Guard personnel—200 from Texas and 300 from Illinois—stationed near a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Broadview. The Trump administration justified the deployment as necessary to protect federal personnel and property amid rising political tensions.
U.S. District Judge April Perry determined that there was “no credible evidence” of a rebellion in Illinois and expressed skepticism about the federal government’s assessment of the situation. She noted that the Department of Homeland Security’s perception of events was “unreliable” and that the deployment could lead to civil unrest requiring a response from local and state law enforcement. The ruling temporarily blocks the deployment, pending further legal proceedings.
The lawsuit has sparked a broader legal battle over the federalization of National Guard troops without state consent. In Oregon, a federal judge had previously blocked the deployment of National Guard troops to Portland, leading to a hearing before the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. The court appeared skeptical of the state’s arguments, with judges questioning whether the president’s actions could be legally challenged.
These developments raise significant constitutional questions about the balance of power between federal and state authorities, particularly concerning the deployment of military forces within U.S. borders. As legal proceedings continue, the outcomes could have lasting implications for the future use of National Guard troops in domestic law enforcement operations.
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