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

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.

Der US-Präsident macht seine Drohungen wahr und will Hunderte Nationalgardisten nach Chicago schicken. Der Gouverneur von Illinois sprach von einem „empörenden und…

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

“The President’s determination was simply untethered to the facts,” Immergut wrote.

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…

The Democratic governor called the plans to call up National Guard troops from the GOP-run state for deployment to Illinois and Oregon "Trump's invasion."

US president has faced backlash from judges and governors for deploying troops amid escalating campaign in Portland

Illinois filed a lawsuit seeking to block Trump from deploying hundreds of federalized National Guard troops into the streets of Chicago.

US president's comments came as Portland, Chicago continue to fight the deployment of the national guard in the courts.

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

U.S. District Judge April M. Perry is allowing the Trump administration to proceed with plans to deploy troops to Illinois, for now.

The president threatened the use of emergency powers after a federal judge temporarily halted national guard deployment in Portland. Key US politics stories from 6 October at a…

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has accused Trump of using troops as “political props” and “pawns.”

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