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Illinois Leaders Sue to Block Trump's National Guard Deployment

10/9/2025

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Illinois Leaders Sue

Illinois leaders filed a lawsuit to stop President Trump from deploying National Guard troops to Chicago.
The suit follows a weekend in which a woman was shot by a federal agent.
Governor JB Pritzker called the deployment an 'invasion' and said Trump uses troops as political props.
Chicago's mayor signed an executive order barring federal agents from using city property.

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CBP Agent Shoots

A U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agent shot Marimar Martinez after she allegedly struck a patrol vehicle.
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem claimed a handgun; the criminal complaint does not confirm it.
Martinez's attorney says she has a concealed-carry permit and alleges officer provoked the incident.
A judge released Martinez and another suspect due to their clean records and local ties.

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Illinois Leaders Sue

Illinois leaders filed a lawsuit to stop President Trump from deploying National Guard troops to Chicago.
The suit follows a weekend in which a woman was shot by a federal agent.
Governor JB Pritzker called the deployment an 'invasion' and said Trump uses troops as political props.
Chicago's mayor signed an executive order barring federal agents from using city property.

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