Trump ‘has no checks and balances’: Protestors take to streets of Chicago

Crime & Federal Intervention - The report highlights concerns about the potential deployment of federal troops in Chicago, with residents and city leaders expressing reservations [1] - Chicago's Mayor Brandon Johnson reported credible information about potential militarized activity by the federal government in days, not weeks [1] - Illinois Governor Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Johnson oppose federal intervention, despite high crime rates [1] - The White House suggests Chicago's crime problem is due to Governor Pritzker's inaction [2] - DHS Secretary Christy Gnome implied Los Angeles would be "gone" without the National Guard, justifying potential intervention in Chicago [2] Political & Community Response - Community members emphasize the need for crime prevention measures and partnerships between federal, state, and local governments [1] - An organizer reported a nonprofit on the city's southside lost one-third of its staff and over $500,000 in funding for crime prevention [1] - Chicago Mayor Johnson issued an executive order potentially limiting cooperation between local officials and federal agents [1] - Democratic strategists argue that federal intervention undermines local leadership, particularly in cities with majority Black populations [5] - The report mentions a social media post where President Trump told JB Pritzker to act fast or "We're coming," suggesting potential federal intervention [2]