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Texas National Guard members have begun protecting federal property in Chicago.

The job is the first word on what the troops are doing since they were sent there.

The deployment comes amid a lawsuit from Illinois and Chicago.

CHICAGO - Some of the Texas National Guard troops sent to Illinois have begun protecting federal property in the Chicago area, the Associated Press reported Wednesday night.

The job is the first word on what the troops are doing outside the state since they were mobilized to the area.

Texas National Guard protect federal property

The latest:

An "element" of 200 Texas National Guard members are guarding the property, an anonymous military source reportedly told the AP.

The source was unable to give details on how the troops are armed.

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