Overview

• Trump’s warning followed reports that six people were killed and 24 were shot in Chicago the previous weekend.
• News reports say the White House has been planning for months for a possible early September deployment that could include up to about 1,000 National Guard troops, though no final decision has been announced.
• Two U.S. officials cited by the Associated Press said the contemplated surge would last roughly 30 days and focus on immigration enforcement rather than broader public‑order operations.
• Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson denounced the proposal and signed an executive order barring the Chicago Police Department from assisting with civil immigration enforcement such as patrols, traffic stops, and checkpoints.
• Governor J.B. Pritzker labeled the idea unconstitutional, while the White House defended it as part of a push to crack down on crime.