Consider This from NPR The National Guard arrives in Chicago. What now?
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Oct 7, 2025 A legal showdown looms in Chicago as President Trump deploys the National Guard, prompting strong opposition from Governor Pritzker and Mayor Johnson. The White House claims the move is necessary for crime and immigration issues, while Pritzker decries it as an 'invasion.' The podcast delves into the potential invocation of the Insurrection Act, questioning the legality and constitutional implications of such federal actions. Tensions rise as both sides prepare for the court battle ahead, making for a gripping discussion.
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Court Decision Still Pending
- Governor J.B. Pritzker says the courts are still deciding and could rule against the deployment of federalized troops.
- He notes Texas Guard units have already arrived at a federal facility in Joliet, not in Chicago itself.
Claims Of Racially Targeted Enforcement
- Pritzker accuses ICE and CBP of aggressive enforcement that targets people by skin color.
- He argues most citizens don't carry proof of citizenship and fear being stopped based on appearance.
Insurrection Act Not Applicable, He Says
- Pritzker rejects invoking the Insurrection Act, saying no insurrection or national emergency exists in Chicago or Portland.
- He contends federal actions are creating a false appearance of widespread disorder from isolated incidents.