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Appeals Court Lets Trump Keep Guard Federalized in Illinois, Blocks Deployment

The ruling keeps troops under federal command as judges review Illinois’ challenge to using the Guard for ICE protection.

Overview

  • The 7th Circuit granted a limited administrative stay allowing federalization but left in place a bar on using the National Guard for operations in Illinois.
  • The court said Guard members already in the state do not need to return to their home states while the appeal proceeds.
  • U.S. Northern Command said about 300 Illinois troops and 200 from Texas are in the Chicago area on a 60-day activation, conducting planning and training only.
  • U.S. District Judge April Perry’s temporary restraining order remains in effect through Oct. 23 with a hearing set for Oct. 22 after she found no credible evidence of a rebellion.
  • Protests at the Broadview ICE facility continued Saturday, with local authorities reporting clashes and multiple arrests.