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Judge Blocks Trump’s Troop Deployment in Chicago, Appeals Loom

10/13/2025

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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson announced a temporary victory against the Trump administration's military mobilization efforts.
A federal judge blocked deployment of Texas National Guard troops to Illinois until at least October 23, citing no evidence of unrest.
The Trump administration plans to appeal the ruling.
The Pentagon confirmed that federalized National Guard personnel will remain in their current status.

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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson announced a temporary victory against the Trump administration's military mobilization efforts.
A federal judge blocked deployment of Texas National Guard troops to Illinois until at least October 23, citing no evidence of unrest.
The Trump administration plans to appeal the ruling.
The Pentagon confirmed that federalized National Guard personnel will remain in their current status.