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Illinois Sues Over National Guard Deployment, Sparks Controversy

10/9/2025

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Illinois Sues National Guard

Illinois and Chicago filed lawsuits arguing the National Guard deployment violates the Posse Comitatus Act.
Miller clashed with CNN's Boris Sanchez over racial profiling in the deployment, calling it 'dumb'.
DHS criticized Illinois Governor JB Pritzker for misstatements about federal operations and crime in Chicago.
Miller said illegal immigrants harm U.S. jobs and resources, arguing for federal enforcement.

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Judge Blocks Deployment

U.S. District Judge Karin Immergut blocked National Guard deployments to Portland after President Trump directed troops to Oregon.
Stephen Miller condemned the ruling as unconstitutional and said judges lack authority to curb presidential military action, framing it as harming the 2024 election.
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek confirmed that Trump also ordered Texas National Guard troops to Oregon.

History

Historical Context

The Posse Comitatus Act of 1878 was enacted to limit federal military involvement in domestic law enforcement, a response to abuses during Reconstruction. This law emerged after the U.S. Army's controversial actions in states like Illinois and Oregon. Recent lawsuits from Illinois challenge National Guard deployments, reflecting ongoing tensions between federal authority and state rights, with significant implications for future military engagements.

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Illinois Sues National Guard

Illinois and Chicago filed lawsuits arguing the National Guard deployment violates the Posse Comitatus Act.
Miller clashed with CNN's Boris Sanchez over racial profiling in the deployment, calling it 'dumb'.
DHS criticized Illinois Governor JB Pritzker for misstatements about federal operations and crime in Chicago.
Miller said illegal immigrants harm U.S. jobs and resources, arguing for federal enforcement.

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