President Trump has authorized the deployment of 300 National Guard troops to Chicago to combat rising crime, facing criticism from local leaders.

In a controversial move, President Trump has authorized the deployment of 300 National Guard troops to Chicago, claiming it is necessary to address escalating crime rates. This decision follows a violent incident where immigration authorities shot an armed woman during a protest against ICE. Local leaders, including Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, have condemned the deployment as an abuse of presidential power, arguing it undermines state sovereignty. A federal judge recently blocked a similar deployment in Portland, citing constitutional violations. While Trump asserts that crime is rampant in Chicago, data indicates a significant decrease in homicides over the past two years. Nonetheless, the city continues to experience high levels of violence, prompting the administration's response. Legal challenges to the deployment in Chicago are expected, as the use of military forces for domestic issues raises serious constitutional questions.