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Illinois asks judge to halt National Guard deployment after Trump administration ‘plowed ahead’
Illinois state officials on Thursday asked a federal judge to halt the National Guard’s deployment in the Chicago area, arguing that President Donald Trump’s administration has created a constitutional crisis by sending troops without regard for a pending lawsuit challenging his authority. Attorney Christopher Wells from the Illinois attorney general’s office said the federal government…
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Trump calls for jailing of Illinois governor and Chicago mayor over Guard opposition
President Donald Trump on Wednesday sparked new controversy by calling for the arrest of Illinois...
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After Portland win, Illinois fights Trump’s move to send National Guard troops to Chicago
Illinois officials have taken President Donald Trump’s administration to court in an...
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Trump defies local opposition, vows to deploy federal troops in Chicago and Baltimore
President Donald Trump has vowed to expand federal law enforcement operations into Chicago...
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As Trump decries ‘lawless’ cities, Black mayors showcase crime reduction successes
President Donald Trump’s declaration that Washington, D.C., is a “crime-ridden wasteland” has drawn sharp pushback from Black mayors across the country, who say the president is distorting...
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Illinois judge dismisses Trump administration lawsuit targeting Chicago’s sanctuary policies
A federal judge in Illinois on Friday threw out a Trump administration lawsuit challenging Chicago’s sanctuary city protections, handing a legal victory to city officials who argue local immigration...
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Mayor Brandon Johnson tags DOGE cuts as ‘act of war,’ draws parallels between Trump’s policies and Nazi Germany
During a recent press conference, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson delivered a scathing rebuke of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a Trump administration initiative, accusing it and the broader...
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Mayor’s praise for Black hires sparks federal probe into Chicago’s hiring practices
The U.S. Department of Justice has launched a civil rights inquiry into the city of Chicago’s hiring practices, following remarks made by Mayor Brandon Johnson that drew swift public scrutiny. The...
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States push back against Trump administration’s threat to cut education funding over DEI
Several Democratic-led states and cities are pushing back against a Trump administration threat to withhold education funding from schools that continue to support diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)...
