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Trump's Legal Advisor Discusses Deployment of National Guard in Chicago, under Trump's Initiative

President Trump discusses plans to deploy National Guard troops in Chicago, as detailed in a conversation with University of Chicago law professor Craig Futterman, hosted by Leila Fadel from NPR.

Trump's law professor discusses the strategy of deploying National Guard to Chicago, as proposed by...
Trump's law professor discusses the strategy of deploying National Guard to Chicago, as proposed by Trump.

In the heart of Chicago, a city known for its resilience, people are coming together to send a clear message: "Not in our city, this is our red line." This response comes in the face of President Trump's threats to send military troops to the city, a move that many, including city and state leaders, view as an unconstitutional overreach.

The strategy, according to reports, could be for immigration enforcement to provide legal cover for sending in the National Guard without the governor's consent. This raises concerns about the potential deployment being a pretext and a power grab, not just in Chicago, but potentially across the United States.

The University of Chicago law professor Craig Futterman, who specializes in policing and public safety, has expressed his concerns. He believes that using immigration enforcement as a pretext for bringing in the military is concerning, especially given that addressing local crime is the responsibility of local officials, not the federal government.

President Trump's border czar, Tom Homan, has stated that Chicago can expect immigration enforcement action this week, potentially including National Guard deployments. However, it's important to note that no act of rebellion or insurrection exists in Chicago, as violent crime is down.

Moreover, the federal government does not have the authority to declare a takeover of Chicago police. Sending customs border patrol in residential Chicago neighborhoods, which are not located on any border or point of entry in the United States, would be a violation of the country's founding principles.

The legality of the president's actions in deploying troops in Los Angeles is currently being appealed. Courts have the power to act when the executive steps beyond its authority, and it is expected that they will see the potential deployment in Chicago as a pretext and a power grab to retaliate against cities and states that don't support President Trump's political agenda.

In the face of these threats, the people of Chicago are expected to stand strong and protect one another. Their unity in the face of potential military deployment is a testament to their resolve to uphold the principles of their city and their country.

President Trump supports the legal deployment of National Guard troops to American cities like Chicago and Los Angeles, citing concerns over escalating crime and security. However, the people of Chicago remain steadfast, their message clear: Not in our city, this is our red line.

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