CHICAGO — National Guard troops sent to Illinois by President Donald Trump can stay in the state and under federal control, but can't be deployed to protect federal property or go on patrol for now, an appeals court ruled Saturday.

The decision came after federal Judge April Perry ruled Thursday to temporarily block the National Guard deployment for at least two weeks, finding no substantial evidence that a "danger of rebellion" is brewing in Illinois during Trump's immigration crackdown. Politics

Judge blocks National Guard deployment in Illinois for 2 weeks

CHRISTINE FERNANDO and SUDHIN THANAWALA Associated Press

The appeals court on Saturday granted a pause in the case until it can hear further arguments.

The on-again, off-again deployments stem from a political and legal battl

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