Donald Trump is now the target of a legal fight from both the state of Illinois and the city of Chicago after he authorized the deployment of hundreds of National Guard troops without local approval, escalating tensions over federal overreach and immigration enforcement.
The lawsuit comes amid growing unrest following federal immigration raids in the city. Demonstrations have broken out across Chicago, with residents protesting what they see as an aggressive and unnecessary military presence. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson also issued an executive order on the same day, banning federal immigration agents from using any city-owned land—including parking lots, garages and vacant properties—for enforcement operations.
According to ABC7 Chicago, Johnson’s order requires city departments to monitor and secure city-owned spaces but makes clear it won’t interfere with legitimate criminal investigations or court-issued warrants. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker condemned the deployment, calling it a “manufactured performance” and labeling the move “un-American.”
The deployment also includes about 400 troops from the Texas National Guard, who were approved to assist with federal protection missions in Illinois and other states.