Approximately 500 National Guard soldiers from Texas and Illinois have been deployed in the Chicago area and mobilized to protect federal agents and facilities, amid a legal battle over their deployment.

According to the U.S. Northern Command at the Department of Defense, approximately 200 soldiers from the Texas National Guard and 300 soldiers from the Illinois National Guard have been "employed in the greater Chicago area." Their mobilization will last for a period of at least 60 days.

"These forces will protect U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and other U.S. government personnel who are performing federal functions, including the enforcement of federal law, and to protect federal property," Northern Command said in a statement.

The troops have been stationed at the U.S. A

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