"President Trump is ramping up his threats to send the National Guard into cities across the U.S., even after a federal judge ruled against his use of troops in Los Angeles. On Tuesday, a federal judge in San Francisco found that Trump's deployment of National Guard troops to L.A. in June to respond to protests against immigration raids violated the Posse Comitatus Act, which limits the use of the military for domestic law enforcement purposes."
"A U.S. official who spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly has since confirmed to NPR that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has requested assistance from the Pentagon for ICE enforcement and removal operations in the Chicago metropolitan area. The request is for logistical help and use of facilities at Naval Station Great Lakes, a large training facility about 30 miles north of the city."
A federal judge in San Francisco found that deployment of National Guard troops to Los Angeles in June violated the Posse Comitatus Act, which limits use of the military for domestic law enforcement. The ruling applies only in California and can be appealed. President Trump has continued discussing potential troop deployments to Chicago, Baltimore and New Orleans for public safety despite data showing crime declines and opposition from local elected officials. The Department of Homeland Security requested Pentagon assistance for ICE enforcement and removal operations in the Chicago metropolitan area, including logistical support and use of Naval Station Great Lakes facilities. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker vowed legal opposition and called the moves politically motivated.
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