The Trump administration illegally instructed the National Guard to perform law enforcement activities during anti-ICE protests in Los Angeles, a federal judge ruled Tuesday.

The big picture: Meanwhile, leaders in Chicago are bracing for the possibility of a federal crackdown despite their vehement opposition, a situation that parallels Trump's mobilization of the California National Guard over Gov. Gavin Newsom's objections. • U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer's order only applies to California — but his conclusion could impact how the administration approaches enforcement in other cities it chooses to target.

Driving the news: "In short," Breyer wrote "Defendants violated the Posse Comitatus Act." • Posse Comitatus prevents the military from performing law enforcement duties on Am

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