A federal court in Chicago has issued a temporary restraining order against the Trump administration’s deployment of National Guard troops in Illinois, citing concerns over the lack of credible evidence of rebellion and potential for civil unrest.
US District Court Judge April Perry granted a two-week halt to the deployment in response to ICE facility protests outside Chicago. She argued that Department of Homeland Security assessments of the protests were unreliable and that sending in troops would only add fuel to the fire.
Meanwhile, a three-judge panel from the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals is considering whether the Trump administration should be blocked from deploying the Oregon National Guard to Portland. The outcome could set a precedent for future federal intervention in local law enforcement.
The court hearings highlight the disagreement between the Trump administration and Democratic-led cities over the characterization of protests as “war-ravaged” and uncontrollably violent. Leaders in Illinois and Oregon argue that the situation is not as extreme as federal officials portray it to be, while the administration claims protesters are fostering ongoing violence against ICE personnel.
The court’s decision may determine whether the president has exceeded his authority by deploying National Guard troops without a clear justification of rebellion or imminent threat. The outcome could have significant implications for future federal intervention in local law enforcement and the balance between state and federal power.
Source: https://edition.cnn.com/2025/10/09/us/court-national-guard-chicago-portland