Trump to Send Guard to Illinois Over Pritzker’s Objection

President Donald Trump has authorized the deployment of 300 National Guard troops to Illinois, despite the objection of state officials. This move is part of the President's ongoing effort to utilize state troops to assist federal officers in conducting immigration arrests. The decision to send the National Guard to Illinois was made unilaterally by the President, without the consent or approval of state authorities. This has led to a conflict between the federal government and the state, as Illinois officials have expressed their opposition to the deployment. The deployment of the National Guard is intended to bolster the federal government's immigration enforcement efforts, though the specific details and objectives of the operation remain unclear. The situation highlights the ongoing tensions between the Trump administration and state governments over the issue of immigration policy and enforcement.