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Trump Authorizes National Guard in Chicago. Here’s What We Know

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The White House confirmed it’s authorizing the deployment of 300 National Guard troops to Illinois against the wishes of Gov. JB Pritzker. The announcement came hours after a woman was shot and injured by immigration agents in Brighton Park. Host Jacoby Cochran and executive producer Simone Alicea break down what we know so far.

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  • ICIRR Hotline: 855-435-7693
  • ACLU Illinois
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