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Long-held SCOTUS precedents could undercut Portland, Chicago National Guard lawsuits

October 10, 2025

Long-held SCOTUS precedents could undercut Portland, Chicago National Guard lawsuits

President Donald Trump's National Guard deployment in Oregon and Illinois faces court challenges as experts debate federal authority versus state sovereignty.

‘Pritzker is a joke’: Texas Gov. Abbott mocks sanctuary governor for opposing National Guard troops

October 9, 2025

‘Pritzker is a joke’: Texas Gov. Abbott mocks sanctuary governor for opposing National Guard troops

Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott mocked Illinois Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker, calling him a "joke" for opposing his deployment of Texas National Guard troops to provide security.

Noem: Trump administration doubling down with new federal facilities in Chicago, Portland

October 9, 2025

Noem: Trump administration doubling down with new federal facilities in Chicago, Portland

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said the Trump administration will purchase more federal law enforcement facilities in Chicago and Portland.

‘Operation Midway Blitz’: Inside DOJ’s push to tackle crime, illegal immigration in Chicago

October 9, 2025

‘Operation Midway Blitz’: Inside DOJ’s push to tackle crime, illegal immigration in Chicago

Top Department of Justice officials descended on the FBI’s field office in Chicago this week and urged staff to remain laser focused on their massive federal immigration enforcement operation.

Federal judge limits ICE arrests without warrant, probable cause

October 9, 2025

Federal judge limits ICE arrests without warrant, probable cause

A federal judge extended a consent decree limiting ICE's warrantless arrests until 2026 after finding agents violated constitutional protections.

Argentina-Puerto Rico soccer match relocated from Chicago to Florida amid immigration unrest

October 9, 2025

Argentina-Puerto Rico soccer match relocated from Chicago to Florida amid immigration unrest

The Argentina vs. Puerto Rico soccer match was moved from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale due to the immigration crackdown in the Windy City.

Trump calls Chicago mayor and Illinois governor 'grossly incompetent' in new White House video

October 8, 2025

Trump calls Chicago mayor and Illinois governor 'grossly incompetent' in new White House video

The White House escalated its feud with Illinois Democratic leaders as Trump accused Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker of incompetence.

University of Chicago condemns violence but dodges questions about professor arrested in anti-ICE riots

October 8, 2025

University of Chicago condemns violence but dodges questions about professor arrested in anti-ICE riots

Associate Professor Eman Abdelhadi faces aggravated battery and obstruction charges following her participation in anti-ICE protests in Broadview, Illinois.

Trump says Chicago mayor, Illinois governor 'should be in jail for failing to protect' ICE officers

October 8, 2025

Trump says Chicago mayor, Illinois governor 'should be in jail for failing to protect' ICE officers

President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker should be jailed for failing to defend ICE officers.

The National Guard isn’t a permanent fix for cities — here’s what must happen next

October 8, 2025

The National Guard isn’t a permanent fix for cities — here’s what must happen next

Cities like Chicago and Memphis struggle with severe police shortages while Tennessee invests $175 million in modernizing recruitment to avoid relying on National Guard troops.