What to Know as the National Guard Deploys to Chicago

National Guard Deployment to Chicago: Key Facts

As the National Guard deploys to Chicago, hundreds of federalized troops have arrived in Illinois as part of President Donald Trump's program.

The National Guard's deployment aims to conduct mass deportations and crack down on violent crime in Chicago, which Trump has described as "the most dangerous city in the world," although this description is false.

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It is essential to understand the scope of the National Guard's civilian authority in this deployment.

Author's summary: National Guard troops deploy to Chicago.

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