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

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.

Resources mentioned:

• ICIRR Hotline: 855-435-7693
• ACLU Illinois
• Tips for journalists
  

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