The state of Illinois sued the Trump administration Monday in an attempt to block its "unlawful" deployment of federalized National Guard troops to Chicago.

Why it matters: The new lawsuit comes less than 24 hours after California and Oregon secured a court order temporarily halting Trump's plan to send troops to Portland, a blow to the president's ongoing effort to target Democrat-led cities. • Illinois' lawsuit says the administration's "provocative and arbitrary actions have threatened to undermine public safety by inciting a public outcry." • Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker demanded federal agents "get the heck out" of Chicago, saying on CNN Sunday, "they are the ones that are making it a war zone," as the administration has characterized the Windy City. • Hours later, Pritzker said P

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