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National Guard troops in Illinois can remain federalized but can’t be deployed, appeals court rules

The 7th Circuit Court ruled National Guard troops can stay federalized in Illinois but cannot deploy amid a legal battle over state sovereignty and federal authority.

  • National Guard troops sent to Illinois by President Donald Trump can stay in the state and under federal control, but can't be deployed to protect federal property or go on patrol for now, an appeals court ruled Saturday.
  • The judge said there was significant evidence that federal agents have been able to carry out their work, noting huge increases in arrests and deportations.
  • Members of the National Guard do not need to return to their home states unless further ordered by a court to do so, the order says.
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