The Trump administration says a federal operation is underway in Memphis, while Portland, Ore. readies for the arrival of National Guard troops and Chicago braces for a potential deployment.

In a progress report posted on X, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi said on Tuesday that 219 officers had been “special deputized,” touted nine arrests and said two illegal firearms had been confiscated.

“Our operation in Memphis is now underway, and we’re just getting started,” she wrote.

On Tuesday, Missouri Republican Gov. Mike Kehoe said he authorized the Missouri National Guard to support with “administrative, clerical, and logistical duties” at ICE processing facilities in the state. The governor’s office said about 15 Guard members will be assigned, KDSK News in St. Louis reported.

Kehoe said

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