BREAKING NEWS
President Donald Trump has authorized the deployment of 300 National Guard troops to Chicago, Illinois, to address what he claims is out-of-control crime. The move comes just hours after immigration authorities faced off with protesters and shot an armed woman who rammed her car into law enforcement vehicles.
The deployment is expected to be implemented immediately, with troops arriving in the city within the next 24 hours. State and local leaders have criticized Trump's decision, calling it an abuse of power. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker said Trump was "attempting to manufacture a crisis."
This move comes as a federal judge in Portland, Oregon temporarily blocked the deployment of 200 troops to that city, citing concerns over the use of military force without state consent.
The situation in Chicago remains tense, with protests and demonstrations ongoing. The deployment of National Guard troops is expected to escalate tensions further. This story will continue to develop as more information becomes available.
This is a developing story. We will provide updates as more information becomes available.
*This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Bbc.*
