Trump Administration Deploys National Guard to Chicago Amid Constitutional Controversy and Democratic Opposition

Oct 06, 2025 02:31 am CST

The Trump administration has deployed 300 National Guard troops to Chicago despite opposition from local Democratic leadership, labeling the city a "war zone." This controversial decision comes as a federal judge in Portland blocked similar military deployment, ruling it unconstitutional. The administration's expanding use of federal forces, including ICE operations in Democratic-led cities, has intensified political tensions nationwide.