"For weeks, President Trump has proposed sending troops to Chicago as part of a broader effort he says to address violent crime in various cities. The Illinois governor has warned that any Guard deployment would be met with immediate legal action. Meanwhile, Memphis and Portland were preparing for Guard troops in the coming days. It comes as critics accuse Trump of testing the limits of presidential authority and the use of military force."
"On Friday, Tennessee Republican Gov. Bill Lee said that agents from 13 U.S. agencies will begin to arrive this week, including from the FBI, the Drug Enforcement Administration, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. At the time, he did not disclose how many members of the Guard will be deployed, but the governor said troops will be in support roles and not tasked with making arrests."
DHS requested that the Defense Department provide about 100 military personnel to help protect ICE agents and facilities in Illinois. Dozens of armed federal immigration agents were seen patrolling and making arrests in downtown Chicago. Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker called the presence an attack on neighborhoods and said such deployments threaten public safety, warning of immediate legal action against any Guard deployment. President Trump has proposed sending troops to Chicago to address violent crime, while critics say the moves test presidential authority and military use. Memphis and Portland are preparing for Guard support roles, with Memphis indicating troops will not make arrests.
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