Illinois has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for deploying National Guard troops to help Chicago deal with violent riots targeting federal immigration agents.
Story Highlights
- Illinois sues Trump administration over National Guard deployment to Chicago
- Violent protesters attacked federal agents with rocks at immigrant processing center
- Chicago police were ordered to abandon federal agents under attack
- National police union condemns city’s refusal to assist federal law enforcement
Federal Agents Under Siege in Chicago
Border Patrol agents at an illegal immigrant processing center in Broadview, outside Chicago, faced dangerous conditions over the weekend as violent protesters surrounded them, throwing rocks and screaming threats. The federal agents were forced to defend themselves against the chaotic mob while attempting to carry out their lawful immigration enforcement duties. The situation became so dire that federal authorities had to call for backup assistance to protect their personnel from the escalating violence targeting them.
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Chicago Police Abandon Federal Agents
In a shocking display of political obstruction, Chicago police officers received direct orders from their superiors to stay away from the location where federal agents were under attack. Dispatch audio revealed the deliberate abandonment, with commanders explicitly stating they would not send any officers to assist the besieged federal agents. This unprecedented refusal to provide mutual aid to law enforcement officers in distress represents a dangerous escalation in sanctuary city policies that prioritize political ideology over officer safety.
National Guard Deployment Draws Legal Challenge
President Trump authorized the deployment of at least 300 Illinois National Guard troops to address Chicago’s growing crime crisis and protect federal immigration enforcement operations. However, Illinois officials immediately filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, challenging the federal government’s authority to deploy Guard units for immigration enforcement purposes. This legal action demonstrates how Democratic-controlled states continue to obstruct federal immigration law enforcement, even when their own cities descend into chaos and violence threatens federal agents.
Police Union Condemns City Leadership
The nation’s largest police union issued a full-throated condemnation of Chicago’s decision to abandon federal agents under attack. Union leadership expressed shock and outrage at the city’s refusal to provide assistance, emphasizing the fundamental principle that when any officer calls for help, others must respond regardless of jurisdiction or political considerations. The union’s strong stance highlights the dangerous precedent set by Chicago’s political leadership, which prioritizes sanctuary city policies over basic law enforcement cooperation and officer safety protocols.
