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Texas Guard Deployed Amid Controversial Boycotts and Lawsuits

10/15/2025

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On October 7, 2025, Texas National Guard personnel were deployed to Elwood, Illinois to protect federal properties.
The move followed Governor Greg Abbott's support for the Trump administration's actions in Democratic-led cities.
An 'Abbott boycott' targeted Texas companies Tesla, Oracle, and Dell to press officials.
Courts in Oregon and Illinois have deemed the deployments unlawful.
A separate Canadian boycott reduced car visits by 35% and U.S.-bound air travel by 27%.

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Story summary

On October 7, 2025, Texas National Guard personnel were deployed to Elwood, Illinois to protect federal properties.
The move followed Governor Greg Abbott's support for the Trump administration's actions in Democratic-led cities.
An 'Abbott boycott' targeted Texas companies Tesla, Oracle, and Dell to press officials.
Courts in Oregon and Illinois have deemed the deployments unlawful.
A separate Canadian boycott reduced car visits by 35% and U.S.-bound air travel by 27%.