Appeals Court Allows National Guard Presence in Illinois Without Deployment

An appeals court has ruled that National Guard troops sent to Illinois by President Donald Trump may remain in the state under federal control but are currently prohibited from being deployed to protect federal property or conduct patrols. This decision follows a temporary restraining order issued by U.S. District Judge April Perry, who found no substantial evidence of a "danger of rebellion" in Illinois during the administration's immigration crackdown. The appeals court has paused the case to allow for further arguments. The deployment has been a point of contention, with the Trump administration citing rampant crime in certain U.S. cities, a claim not always supported by statistics. Judge Perry noted that federal agents have been able to carry out their work effectively, highlighting significant increases in arrests and deportations. The 500 Guard members from Texas and Illinois are primarily stationed at a U.S. Army Reserve Center in Elwood, southwest of Chicago, with a small contingent at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building in Broadview.