The state of Illinois and the city of Chicago filed a lawsuit Monday against the Trump administration, challenging its decision to deploy National Guard troops to Chicago amid continuing protests against federal immigration enforcement.
The complaint argues that the federalization of Illinois and Texas National Guard units is “illegal, dangerous, and unconstitutional.”
The state of Illinois and Chicago sue Trump administration over the deployment of National Guard troops.https://t.co/kiYIJUsdma
— CNN Breaking News (@cnnbrk) October 6, 2025
It seeks an immediate halt to the deployment, which the White House said was intended to protect federal officers and assets in the city.
🚨 BREAKING: Illinois has filed a lawsuit against the Trump admin to block the deployment of federalized National Guard troops into Chicago.
— Timcast News (@TimcastNews) October 6, 2025
State leaders argue that the move is unconstitutional and constitutes federal overreach. pic.twitter.com/dPY92JkVqd
The move follows similar actions in Los Angeles and Washington, D.C., where President Donald Trump ordered troops in response to anti-ICE demonstrations.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Sunday he'll sue the White House over its efforts to send 300 California National Guard members to Portland after a federal judge blocked the president's attempt to federalize and deploy the Oregon National Guard there. https://t.co/9PiumLjawc pic.twitter.com/eH22tPJptm
— ABC News (@ABC) October 5, 2025
The lawsuit escalates tensions between the administration and Democratic-led states over federal intervention in local affairs.
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