Illinois has filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump to prevent the deployment of National Guard troops to Chicago, citing concerns over militarization.

Illinois has filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump to prevent the deployment of National Guard troops to Chicago, citing concerns over militarization. WASHINGTON —

Illinois has filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump to stop the deployment of National Guard troops to Chicago, marking the latest state to oppose the president's decision to send troops against state and local leaders' wishes.

Governor JB Pritzker said about 300 of the state's Guard troops were set to be deployed to Chicago, along with 400 other troops from Texas .

Illinois leaders went to court Monday to prevent the deployment, following a

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