Content: WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has requested the Supreme Court to lift a lower court's block on deploying National Guard troops to the Chicago area. This move intensifies the ongoing conflict between President Donald Trump and Democratic governors regarding the use of military forces on U.S. soil.

The emergency appeal was filed after a federal judge issued a two-week halt on the deployment of National Guard members from Illinois and Texas, who were intended to assist with immigration enforcement. A federal appeals court declined to suspend the judge's order.

Solicitor General D. John Sauer, representing the administration, argued that the deployment is necessary to address protests against federal immigration enforcement. He stated, "This case presents what has become a disturbing and recurring pattern: Federal officers are attempting to enforce federal immigration law in an urban area containing significant numbers of illegal aliens."

Sauer emphasized the risks faced by federal agents, claiming that their efforts are met with "prolonged, coordinated, violent resistance that threatens their lives and safety."

U.S. District Judge April Perry, who issued the initial ruling, found no substantial evidence of a brewing rebellion in Illinois amid the immigration crackdown. She expressed concerns that deploying the National Guard could lead to civil unrest. In her opinion, she stated that the deployment “is likely to lead to civil unrest.”

In response to the administration's appeal, the Supreme Court has requested that the state of Illinois and the city of Chicago submit their responses by October 20 at 5 p.m.

The 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled on October 11 that the Trump administration cannot deploy the National Guard in Illinois, although it noted that the President could still federalize the troops. The appellate court's ruling allowed troops already deployed to remain in place for the time being.

Protests have intensified in the Chicago area, particularly outside an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Broadview, where law enforcement has previously used tear gas against demonstrators. On Friday, eleven people were arrested during a protest at the facility.

The administration's request comes amid a broader immigration enforcement initiative known as Operation Midway Blitz, which has sparked protests in various cities. The situation reflects a continuing clash between the Trump administration and local officials over immigration policies and the use of military resources.

In addition to Chicago, other states, including California and Oregon, have also contested the deployment of National Guard troops for similar purposes. A federal judge in Oregon has temporarily blocked the deployment there, while a California judge ruled in September that the deployment was illegal.

The Supreme Court's decision on this matter could have significant implications for the administration's immigration enforcement strategy and its relationship with state and local governments.