The judge says allowing troops in the state would only ‘add fuel to the fire’, after actions by ICE agents prompted protests in the city.

WASHINGTON: The state of Illinois and the city of Chicago sued President Donald Trump on Monday, seeking to block the deployment of federalized National Guard troops to Chicago,…

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.

President Trump's National Guard deployments in Oregon and Illinois will be tested in court hearings scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 9.

National Guard troops have already arrived in the Chicago area, as President Trump condemns the city as a 'hellhole'.

Democratic-led cities have turned to courts to stop Trump from sending US troops to their streets.

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

A judge blocked the deployment of National Guard troops in the Chicago area for two weeks, finding no substantial evidence that a “danger of rebellion” is brewing in Illinois.

The judge says allowing troops in the state would only ‘add fuel to the fire’, after actions by ICE agents prompted protests in the city.

The partial ruling said there was “no credible” evidence of danger in Illinois’s largest city despite assaults on ICE officers

Federal judge blocks deployment for two weeks, says sending Guard troops would 'add fuel to the fire'.

But the Chicago-based US Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit also rules the force can remain under federal control for now.

National Guard troops sent to Illinois by President Donald Trump can stay in the state and under federal control, but can’t be deployed to protect federal property or go on patrol…