Texas National Guard troops have arrived in Illinois to support a federal protection mission, aimed at ensuring the safety of federal personnel and properties amid escalating anti-immigration protests. Governor Greg Abbott authorized the deployment of 200 National Guard members, who are expected to be stationed in the area for an initial 60-day period. The Pentagon confirmed the action, stating that the troops are providing critical support for the Federal Protection Mission. This deployment comes in the wake of escalating tensions in Chicago, where anti-immigration protests have been ongoing, with about a dozen people arrested near an ICE facility in Broadview.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson condemned the deployment, calling it