Live Updates: Trump Threatens to Use Emergency Powers to Deploy National Guard in Illinois and Oregon – The New York Times

In response to protests and unrest, President Trump threatened to deploy the National Guard to Illinois and Oregon, invoking potential emergency powers. He criticized the handling of demonstrations in Chicago and Portland, specifically citing property damage and violence. Governors in both states pushed back, arguing that federal intervention was unnecessary and an overreach of presidential authority. The situation highlights the ongoing tension between federal and state governments regarding law enforcement and the response to civil unrest, particularly in the context of protests against racial injustice. The legality and appropriateness of deploying federal troops remain a contentious issue.

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