The partial ruling said there was “no credible” evidence of danger in Illinois’s largest city despite assaults on ICE officers
The partial ruling said there was “no credible” evidence of danger in Illinois’s largest city despite assaults on ICE officers
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A judge blocked the deployment of National Guard troops in the Chicago area for two weeks, finding no substantial evidence that a…
The judge says allowing troops in the state would only ‘add fuel to the fire’, after actions by ICE agents prompted protests in…
Federal judge blocks deployment for two weeks, says sending Guard troops would 'add fuel to the fire'.
In a 6-3 decision, the high court sided with a lower court ruling that blocked deployment of troops to the Illinois city
But the Chicago-based US Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit also rules the force can remain under federal control for now.
The Trump administration argues the deployment is essential for the safety of immigration enforcement agents.
US judge blocks Trump’s deployment of National Guard in state of Illinois
