All In with Chris Hayes Trump's troop takeover in Chicago backfires
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Oct 9, 2025 
Kwame Raoul, Illinois Attorney General, dives into the legal battle against the federal deployment of the National Guard in Chicago. He discusses the state's constitutional arguments and the implications of federal actions on local governance. Raoul also addresses the public protests and community backlash against these military operations. The conversation reveals the high stakes of this situation amidst broader political challenges, including James Comey's not guilty plea and concerns about prosecutorial fairness.
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Federal Occupation Framing And Legal Limits
- The Chicago deployment reads as an attempted federal occupation using ICE and Border Patrol to intimidate cities.
- Legal and constitutional barriers likely prevent federalizing the Guard absent invasion, rebellion, or inability to enforce federal law.
Report From The Streets Of Chicago
- Jacob Soboroff described jubilant crowds on Michigan Avenue resisting federal troops and agents.
- He contrasted downtown protests with fear in neighborhoods where people were detained heading to work.
Constitutional Case Against Guard Mobilization
- Illinois argues the president lacks constitutional authority to federalize the National Guard for political reasons.
- The administration's stated intent to use cities as "training grounds" undercuts any emergency justification.