President Donald Trump has authorized Texas National Guard troops to be sent to Illinois and other states to bolster federal immigration enforcement — though it’s unclear if any troops have actually deployed yet. The order has already triggered legal challenges in multiple states.

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According to Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker, Trump has authorized up to 400 members of the Texas National Guard “for deployments to Illinois, Oregon, and other locations within the United States.” Pritzker has condemned the federal authorization, calling it an “invasion.” On Monday, Illinois and Chicago sued the Trump administration to block the federal deployment.

During a Monday press conference in Illinois , Pritzker urged Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to “immediately withdraw his support for

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