Government & Politics - The President considered deploying military to Chicago, citing an "incompetent governor" and high crime rates [1][3] - The Illinois Governor stated that the Department of Homeland Security planned to send 100 troops to Chicago, ostensibly to protect ICE facilities [3][4] - The Governor believes the President's perception of Chicago is based on outdated information and personal animosity [5][8] - The Governor asserts that crime rates in Chicago have been cut in half and have improved over the past four years, contradicting the President's claims [6][7] - The Governor highlighted the unified opposition from various sectors in Chicago against federal intervention [16] Law Enforcement & Protests - ICE agents at the Broadview ICE Facility allegedly fired non-lethal rounds at reporters and peaceful protesters [9][10][11][12] - Protesters were allegedly fired upon with gas pellets and rubber bullets while expressing their First Amendment rights [12][13] - Local police are considering charges against ICE agents for their actions during protests [14] - Private attorneys and organizations like the ACLU are preparing lawsuits against ICE on behalf of individuals who were fired upon [15]