The deployment of hundreds of National Guard troops from Texas to Chicago is part of President Trump's broader immigration enforcement strategy. This action comes amid increasing protests against federal immigration officials in the city, which Trump has labeled a 'war zone.' Local officials, including Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, have expressed strong opposition, calling the deployment an 'authoritarian march' and asserting that they will use all available means to contest it. The troops are stationed at an Army Reserve Training Center and are expected to begin their assignments soon. While Trump argues that the deployment is necessary to combat violence and support deportation efforts, the National Guard's role is limited to protecting federal property and officers, not enforcing laws. Legal challenges are ongoing, with a hearing scheduled regarding the legality of the deployment, as local leaders argue it violates constitutional provisions governing military use in domestic matters.