An ‘element’ of 200 Texas National Guard troops has started protecting federal property in the Chicago area on Wednesday, according to a military spokesperson.

Federal government allowed to continue Chicago deployment while it responds to Illinois lawsuit

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

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.

Nach dem Willen von US-Präsident Trump soll die Nationalgarde die angeblich ausufernde Kriminalität in Chicago unter Kontrolle bringen. Stadt und Bundesstaat wehren sich dagegen,…

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

President Trump sends troops to U.S. cities, facing legal challenges, as tensions rise over federal deployments.

An ‘element’ of 200 Texas National Guard troops has started protecting federal property in the Chicago area on Wednesday, according to a military spokesperson.

Troops from Texas have been sent on a controversial mission to support President Trump's immigration crackdown.

President attacks Chicago mayor and Illinois governor as extra troops arrive at army training site south-west of city

At least nine National Guard members began their patrol at the Bass Pro Shops located at the Pyramid, an iconic landmark in Memphis.

National Guard troops began patrolling in Memphis, as the Trump administration battles lawsuits against similar moves in Chicago and Portland.