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]

John Bolton, John Brennan, James Comey, Leticia James, Adam Schiff. They're all among the current and former officials the administration is now investigating. Does the president have an enemy's list.No, not at all. I think the president has a view that we should enforce the law and if people broke the law, then of course they should face some prosecution for doing so. Vice President JD Vance dismissing the notion President Trump might have an enemy's list days after the FBI searched the home and office of ...

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 ...

>> SUPERPOWER OF A. >> GREAT NIGHT'S SLEEP. >> IN 2005, WHEN THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS WAS IN A DIRE STATE OF EMERGENCY FROM HURRICANE KATRINA.>> AND ITS AFTERMATH. >> THOUSANDS OF. NATIONAL GUARD.MEMBERS WERE SENT THERE TO HELP WITH RESCUE AND RELIEF AT THE REQUEST OF THE STATE'S GOVERNOR AT THE TIME. AND WHILE PEOPLE WERE REALLY HAPPY TO GET FEDERAL HELP, IT WAS ALSO OBVIOUSLY SOMETHING NEW AND SCARY TO HAVE MILITARY TROOPS ON THEIR STREETS. AND THERE WAS THIS MEMORABLE SCENE CAPTURED IN SPIKE LEE'S DOCUMEN ...

Government Response & Resource Allocation - Concerns exist regarding a perceived double standard in deploying the National Guard, specifically questioning whether resources are allocated based on the political affiliation of protesters [2] - The deployment of the National Guard on January 6th by the Department of Defense is referenced, raising questions about consistency in applying this measure [1] Political & Social Commentary - There is a worry that taxpayer dollars are not being used to defend the United States impartially, regardless of the protesters' political affiliation [2] - The deployment of the National Guard in Los Angeles to defend ICE agents is contrasted with the response to attacks on democracy by supporters of the president [1][2]