This right here, the Look at it. It's going to come up on your screen. The scene outside of an ICE facility where about 12 miles from downtown Chicago, all of this was happening.Protesters clashed with local law enforcement. It happened after a federal judge ordered ICE to remove a fence that had been put up around that facility following repeated altercations between federal agents and demonstrators. Meanwhile, the president's push to deploy more National Guard troops to Chicago has been pushed back again. ...

Legal and Political Commentary - The Attorney General views the indictment of a fellow Attorney General as a "trashing of the American justice system" and indicative of authoritarian tendencies [1] - Concerns exist regarding potential misuse of the Insurrection Act by the President, with the Attorney General noting the President's past statements and actions [1] - The Attorney General highlights the importance of documenting city municipal authorities' handling of local issues to prevent the President from using them as a pretext for invoking the Insurrection Act [1] - The Attorney General points out that the President's administration has telegraphed their intentions, referencing "Project 2025" [1] Immigration and Federal-State Power Dynamics - The Attorney General emphasizes the need to uphold the law as written and use it as a tool to hold ICE and the President accountable for misuse of power [1] - The Attorney General mentions a successful legal challenge against the President's attempt to conditionalize federal emergency management funds based on converting local law enforcement into ICE agents [1] - The Attorney General acknowledges the traditional federal jurisdiction over immigration matters but asserts the intention to use available tools to protect and preserve American law [1] Characterization of Groups and Potential for Abuse - Concerns are raised about the characterization of "Antifa" as a sophisticated and dangerous organization akin to MS-13, ISIS, and other terrorist groups [2] - The Attorney General warns against dismissing this characterization as "utter stupidity" because it could be used as a pretext to suppress speech, arrest people, and deploy law enforcement [2] - The Attorney General suggests that the amorphous nature of "Antifa" could lead to the persecution of anyone associated with anti-fascist ideas [2] National Guard Deployment - The Attorney General expresses readiness to challenge any illegitimate or illegal attempts by the President to deploy the National Guard and take power away from the governor [2] - The Attorney General emphasizes the need to demonstrate to a court that there is no basis for National Guard deployment, as local and state authorities are capable of handling the situation [2][3]

Legal & Governmental Actions - A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order blocking the deployment of the National Guard in Chicago and Illinois [1] - Another judge ruled that ICE and Customs and Border Patrol cannot target or use excessive force against journalists or peaceful protesters unless there's an immediate threat of danger [4] - The White House has appealed the decision about the deployment of the National Guard [4] Protests & Reactions - A small group of protesters gathered against ICE, calling for charges to be dropped against two people accused of ramming their car into a federal vehicle [2] - DHS stated they're going to prosecute the pair to the fullest extent of the law and called them domestic terrorists [3] - Governor Pritzker expressed skepticism of DHS, citing instances where ICE and CBP provided false information regarding shootings in Chicago [3]

With protests over immigration raids escalating in Chicago tonight, federal prosecutors charging an alleged gang member with soliciting the murder of an unnamed senior law enforcement official taking part in immigration enforcement there, saying Juan Espinoza Martinez posted in Snapchat 10K if you take him down. Authorities tonight also searching for the driver of this black SUV that the Department of Homeland Security says repeatedly rammed into ICE agents in the white truck. While at a separate event, pol ...

An awkward image has emerged for Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker as he spars with Trump over Chicago crime and whether National Guard troops should be deployed there to help reduce violence https://t.co/chD5MNnyvj ...

Breaking: D.C. is suing to end the deployment of the National Guard in Washington, two days after a judge ruled that President Trump’s use of troops in L.A. was unlawful https://t.co/1ebC9VV429 ...

Political & Legal Disputes - The report highlights a dispute between President Trump and officials in Illinois and Chicago regarding the deployment of National Guard troops to Chicago to address crime [2][3][4] - Illinois Governor JB Pritsker opposes federal intervention, calling Trump "unhinged" and stating that troops are neither needed nor wanted [2][3] - Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson criticizes Trump's focus on troop deployment instead of addressing illegal gun trafficking into the city [4][5] - A federal judge ruled that President Trump violated federal law by deploying the National Guard to Los Angeles earlier in the year, which could influence the situation in Chicago [8][9] - The legal analysis suggests that the ruling in California does not legally prevent the Trump administration from deploying troops in Chicago unless the Supreme Court rules otherwise [11][12] - Legal experts suggest Illinois could initiate a similar lawsuit to the one in California to limit Trump's ability to send troops [14][15] Gun Violence & Federal Response - Chicago officials emphasize the need for federal action to stop the flow of guns into the city from other states, particularly "red states" like Indiana, Mississippi, and Louisiana [5] - The report suggests that occupying Chicago with troops will not solve the problem of gun violence [6] - The report indicates that top officials in Illinois and Chicago are open to federal assistance focused on gun violence prevention [7] Immigration & Deportation - A federal appeals court ruled against President Trump's use of the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to rapidly deport Venezuelan migrants suspected of being gang members [16][17][18] - The ruling prevents the use of the Alien Enemies Act to deport alleged members of a specific gang from Texas to Venezuela, but other legal authorities and immigration statutes may still be available [19]

Legal & Political Risks - Potential prosecution for individuals who broke the law is viewed as necessary [2] - Investigation into John Bolton's handling of classified information due to prior dispute and court finding of potential misuse [4][5] - Uncertainty surrounding Lisa Cook's position at the Federal Reserve Board [8] - Concern that Trump's deployment of the National Guard in cities may face legal challenges [17][18][19] - Apprehension about potential actions by Trump administration regarding the upcoming election [19][20] Administration & Personnel - Shift in the character and ethics of people serving in the administration compared to the first term [10][11] - Current administration populated with individuals primarily dedicated to serving Trump and his agenda [12][13] Potential Abuses of Power - Allegations of Trump acting like a dictator and potential abuse of power [13][14] - Concerns about the administration's pursuit of vengeance and retribution against political opponents [9][12]

Deployment and Authorization - National Guard troops patrolling Washington D C are carrying firearms, primarily M17 pistols, with a few armed with M4 rifles, authorized for self-protection only [1][2] - The Pentagon has been planning a potential National Guard deployment to Chicago, involving mobilizing at least a few thousand members as early as next month [2] Political and Governmental Response - President Trump criticized Chicago's mayor and suggested federal intervention, while Chicago's Mayor Brandon Johnson deemed Trump's threats unconstitutional and costly [3][4] - Illinois Governor JB Pritsker accused the president of manufacturing a crisis and abusing his power [5] Crime Statistics and Data Analysis - The report suggests that cities like Chicago and New York City are not in the top 10 for most violent cities in America, and have lower crime rates per capita than some red states like Louisiana [6][7][8][9] - Data indicates a 400% higher chance of being murdered in Louisiana compared to California, challenging the justification for deploying troops to cities like Chicago based on crime statistics [10] Allegations of Racial Bias and Misallocation of Resources - Allegations of racial bias are raised, suggesting the president is targeting cities with declining crime rates and black mayors [12][13] - Concerns are voiced that National Guard deployments are focused on safe areas like Georgetown in Washington D C, rather than high-crime areas [15][22][27] Potential Negative Consequences - Concerns are raised that deploying National Guard troops, who may lack urban experience, could be a disaster waiting to happen [28] - The deployment of the National Guard in safe areas is seen as a pointless photo op that raises tensions and diverts resources from addressing actual crime issues [25][26]

More breaking news overnight. An appeals court pausing a lower court's ruling that gave control of the California National Guard back to Governor Gavin Newsome. That means President Trump will be able to keep the California National Guard active on the streets of Los Angeles for now as more immigration and Trump protests are planned over the weekend.And that legal battle plays out at there as there's new fallout after this dramatic scene. Democratic Senator Alex Padilla of California forcibly grabbed and re ...