National Guard Troops Withdraw From Chicago and Portland Following Legal Challenges to Trump's Deployment Orders

Nov 17, 2025 10:27 am CST

National Guard troops have begun withdrawing from Chicago and Portland after President Trump's controversial deployment faced multiple legal setbacks. The deployment, part of Trump's immigration enforcement strategy, was ruled unlawful by federal judges, highlighting tensions between federal authority and state governance. While out-of-state troops depart, smaller contingents of in-state National Guard members will remain in both cities as legal challenges continue to the Supreme Court.