The controversial move follows protests over ramped-up immigration enforcement and the shooting of a woman during unrest on Saturday.

Donald Trump recently launched ‘Operation Midway Blitz’ in the city and threatened to send in the National Guard. The mood is febrile, with fears things could get worse

Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker called the move unnecessary and “a manufactured performance — not a serious effort to protect public safety.”

Trump deploys 300 National Guard troops to Chicago amid protests and criticism from local leaders.

Tensions are flaring between federal agents and protesters over increased activity by ICE officers cracking down on immigrants.

Il presidente Donald Trump ha autorizzato l'attivazione di 300 membri della Guardia Nazionale a Chicago, contro la volontà del governatore dell'Illinois. (ANSA)

The controversial move follows protests over ramped-up immigration enforcement and the shooting of a woman during unrest on Saturday.

Der Streit zwischen Donald Trump und Chicago schwelt seit Wochen. Nun schickt der US-Präsident 300 Nationalgardisten in die Stadt. In Portland wird der Einsatz der Soldaten von…

The Democratic governor of Illinois has condemned the US president’s decision to deploy troops to combat ‘violent riots and lawlessness’

Illinois governor JB Pritzker calls move unnecessary and ‘a manufactured performance’ – key US politics stories from 4 October at a glance

Chicago (dpa) - Der Streit zwischen der Regierung von US-Präsident Donald Trump und dem demokratisch regierten Bundesstaat Illinois über einen Einsatz der Nationalgarde in Chicago…

Lo ha confermato la Casa Bianca, in una fase piuttosto tesa durante la quale è salita la tensione in città e nella sua periferia per i raid degli agenti federa…

Trump administration deploys National Guard to Chicago amid escalating political crisis, sparking controversy and opposition from local officials.

Giudice blocca la mossa a Portland: 'Rischi di governo militare' (ANSA)

Pritzker revealed 400 members of the Texas National Guard will be deployed to Illinois and Oregon , among other locations, to deal with anti-ICE protesters and Trump's war on…

US president suggests invoking the Insurrection Act to sidestep any court restrictions to deploying troops to police US cities.

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul says the only "chaos" on Chicago's streets is coming from federal immigration agents carrying our aggressive enforcement.

Military presence comes after judge declined to block troops from entering, following lawsuit filed by city and state

Troops arrive despite active legal challenges from Chicago and the state of Illinois in the courts.

Military presence comes after US district judge declined to immediately block troops from entering city – key US politics stories from 7 October at a glance