BREAKING NEWS
President Donald Trump has authorized the deployment of 300 National Guard troops to Chicago, Illinois, amid rising violence in the city.
The move comes after a confrontation between immigration authorities and protesters yesterday, resulting in the shooting of an armed woman. The deployment is expected to be implemented immediately, with troops arriving on the ground within hours.
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has criticized Trump's decision, calling it an "abuse of power" and stating that Trump is attempting to "manufacture a crisis". Pritzker's office has also expressed concerns about the potential impact on community relations and the city's ability to address its own crime issues.
This deployment marks the latest escalation in a long-standing feud between Trump and Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, who has repeatedly clashed with the President over his handling of immigration and law enforcement policies. The move is also seen as part of a broader effort by Trump to assert federal authority in cities he views as being under Democratic control.
The decision comes just hours after a federal judge in Portland, Oregon temporarily blocked the deployment of 200 troops to that city, ruling that the move was unconstitutional and an overreach of presidential power. The Chicago deployment is expected to face similar challenges in court.
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*This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Bbc.*
