'A risky escalation': WSJ ed board on sending troops to Chicago over Illinois governor's objections

Crime & Law Enforcement - The White House claims a US military strike killed 11 members of the Trend Ara gang, designated a foreign terrorist organization, for allegedly smuggling drugs from Venezuela [1] - President Trump appears poised to expand military use to combat crime, considering sending the National Guard to Chicago [1] - Illinois Governor JB Pritsker anticipates increased federal immigration enforcement in Chicago, possibly linked to Mexican Independence Day celebrations [1] - A federal judge in California ruled against President Trump's mobilization of the National Guard and Marines in Los Angeles, cautioning against creating a national police force [1] - Chicago Mayor Johnson proposed a partnership with the federal government to address the flow of illegal firearms into the city from red states [2] - The Wall Street Journal editorial board argues that most Americans prefer police over soldiers in the streets, highlighting the risk of federal intervention over the objections of elected governors [6][7] - Legal experts suggest the President needs legal authority, such as a declared emergency due to rebellion or insurrection, to deploy the National Guard in cities like Chicago [10][11] - Federal law enforcement agents are authorized to protect federal property, but proactive arrests outside of protecting federal assets have been deemed an improper use of authority [16] - Discussions highlight the potential for Democrats to advocate for increased local policing, referencing Bill Clinton's 1994 initiative to add 100,000 cops on the street [17][19] - Violent crime in America has decreased significantly since its peak in 1991, with approximately 750,000 violent crimes per 100,000 people then, now about half that [20]